In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OCCULTISM
occultism
(noun) a belief in supernatural powers and the possibility of bringing them under human control
occultism
(noun) the study of the supernatural
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
occultism (countable and uncountable, plural occultisms)
The study of the supernatural
A belief in occult powers and the hope of controlling them
Source: Wiktionary
Oc*cult"ism, n.
Definition: A certain Oriental system of theosophy. A. P. Sinnett.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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26 November 2024
TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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