In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LEXICOGRAPHIES
Noun
lexicographies
plural of lexicography
Source: Wiktionary
LEXICOGRAPHY
Lex`i*cog"ra*phy, n. Etym: [Cf. F. lexicographie.]
Definition: The art, process, or occupation of making a lexicon or dictionary; the principles which are applied in making dictionaries.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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