In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OXYMURIATE
Ox`y*mu"ri*ate, n. (Old Chem.)
Definition: A salt of the supposed oxymuriatic acid; a chloride. Oxymuriate of lime, chloride of lime.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(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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