In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LECTERN
lectern, reading desk
(noun) desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
lectern (plural lecterns)
A stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service.
A similar stand to support a lecturer's notes.
Usage notes
While podium is a more commonly used synonym, particularly for secular lecturing, some reject this usage and instead insist on lectern – see usage notes at podium.
Synonyms
• podium
Source: Wiktionary
lec"tern, n.
Definition: See Lecturn.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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UNINFORMATIVELY
(adverb) in an uninformative manner; “‘I can’t tell you when the manager will arrive,’ he said rather uninformatively”
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