In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LACTEAN
Etymology
Adjective
lactean (comparative more lactean, superlative most lactean)
(poetic) milky
lacteal; conveying chyle
Synonyms
• (milky): lacteous, lactescent; see also lacteous
• (conveying chyle): lacteous
Anagrams
• catenal
Source: Wiktionary
Lac"te*an, a. Etym: [See Lacteal.]
1. Milky; consisting of, or resembling, milk. "This lactean whiteness." Moxon.
2. (Anat. & Physiol.)
Definition: Lacteal; conveying chyle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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