In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LEVITICAL
Levitical
(adjective) of or relating to the book of Leviticus in the Bible
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
levitical (comparative more levitical, superlative most levitical)
Of or pertaining to the Levites
priestly
Anagrams
• villicate
Source: Wiktionary
Le*vit"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. Leviticus, Gr.
1. Of or pertaining to a Levite or the Levites.
2. Priestly. " Levitical questions." Milton.
3. Of or pertaining to, or designating, the law contained in the book of Leviticus. Ayliffe. Levitical degrees, degrees of relationship named in Leviticus, within which marriage is forbidden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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