In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NUMMULAR
Etymology
Adjective
nummular (comparative more nummular, superlative most nummular)
Of or relating to coins or money.
Coin-shaped; flattened, with a rounded form, as disk.
(medicine) Characterized by round lesions.
Source: Wiktionary
Num"mu*lar, Num"mu*la*ry, a. Etym: [L. nummularius, fr. nummulus, dim. of nummus a coin: cf. F. nummulaire.]
1. Of or pertaining to coin or money; pecuniary; as, the nummulary talent.
2. (Pathol.)
Definition: Having the appearance or form of a coin. "Nummular sputa." Sir T. Watson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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