In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MATHS
mathematics, math, maths
(noun) a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
maths (uncountable)
(informal, Commonwealth, rarely Canada) Clipping of mathematics.
Anagrams
• Thams
Source: Wiktionary
MATH
Math, n. Etym: [AS. mmawan to mow, G. mahd math. See Mow to cut (grass).]
Definition: A mowing, or that which is gathered by mowing; -- chiefly used in composition; as, an aftermath. [Obs.] The first mowing thereof, for the king's use, is wont to be sooner than the common math. Bp. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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THEORETICAL
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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