In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PANTOMETER
Pan*tom"e*ter, n. Etym: [Panto- + -meter: cf. F. pantomètre.]
Definition: An instrument for measuring angles for determining elevations, distances, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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