In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MHOMETER
Mhom"e*ter, n. [Mho + -meter.] (Elec.)
Definition: An instrument for measuring conductivity.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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