In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MICROCRITH
Mi`cro*crith", n. Etym: [Micro- + crith.] (Chem.)
Definition: The weight of the half hydrogen molecule, or of the hydrogen atom, taken as the standard in comparing the atomic weights of the elements; thus, an atom of oxygen weighs sixteen microcriths. See Crith. J. P. Cooke.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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