In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MISSA
Etymology
Noun
missa
(music) a mass, in the sense of a composition setting several sung parts of the liturgical service (most often chosen from the ordinary parts Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Agnus Dei and/or Sanctus) to music, notably when the text in Latin is used (as long universally prescribed by Rome)
Anagrams
• Masis, Massi, Samis, Simas, Sisam, amiss, saims, simas
Source: Wiktionary
Mis"sa, n.; pl. Missæ. Etym: [LL. See 1st Mass.] (R.C.Ch.)
Definition: The service or sacrifice of the Mass.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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