In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MACRUROUS
Etymology
Adjective
macrurous (not comparable)
(zoology) Of or pertaining to the Macrura; having a long tail.
Source: Wiktionary
Ma*cru"rous, a. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Macrura; having a long tail.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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