In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MUSTELINE
Etymology
Adjective
musteline (comparative more musteline, superlative most musteline)
(zoology) Like or relating to the family Mustelidae, or the weasels and martens.
Noun
musteline (plural mustelines)
(zoology) Any member of the family Mustelidae.
Anagrams
• elmustine
Source: Wiktionary
Mus"te*line, a. Etym: [L. mustelinus, fr. mustela weasel.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: Like or pertaining to the family Mustelidæ, or the weasels and martens.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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