In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HISPANIC
Hispanic, Latino
(adjective) related to a Spanish-speaking people or culture; “the Hispanic population of California is growing rapidly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
His*pan"ic, a. Etym: [L. Hispanicus.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to Spain or its language; as, Hispanic words.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CATCH
(verb) grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of; “did you catch that allusion?”; “We caught something of his theory in the lecture”; “don’t catch your meaning”; “did you get it?”; “She didn’t get the joke”; “I just don’t get him”
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