In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INFARCT
infarct, infarction
(noun) localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
infarct (plural infarcts)
(pathology) An area of dead tissue caused by a loss of blood supply; a localized necrosis.
Anagrams
• frantic, infract
Source: Wiktionary
In*farct", n. [See Infarce.] (Med.) (a) An obstruction or embolus. (b) The morbid condition of a limited area resulting from such obstruction; as, a hemorrhagic infarct.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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