In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NECROLOGICAL
Etymology
Adjective
necrological (comparative more necrological, superlative most necrological)
Of or pertaining to a necrology.
Source: Wiktionary
Nec`ro*log"ic, Nec`ro*log"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. nécrologique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to necrology; of the nature of necrology; relating to, or giving, an account of the dead, or of deaths.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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