In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
KOINE
Koine
(noun) a Greek dialect that flourished under the Roman Empire
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
Koine
The “common” Greek language that developed and flourished between 300 B.C.E. and 300 C.E. (the time of the Roman Empire), and from which Modern Greek descended. It was based on the Attic and Ionian dialects of Ancient Greek.
Synonyms: Hellenistic Koine, Hellenistic Greek
Coordinate terms
(other Greek languages):
• Ancient Greek
• Classical Greek
• Demotic Greek
• Katharevousa
• Modern Greek
Anagrams
• eikon, enoki
Etymology
Noun
koine (plural koines)
A lingua franca.
Synonym: interlanguage
A regional language that becomes standard over time.
Anagrams
• eikon, enoki
Source: Wiktionary
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COVERT
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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