In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
PAPISTIC
Roman, R.C., Romanist, romish, Roman Catholic, popish, papist, papistic, papistical
(adjective) of or relating to or supporting Romanism; “the Roman Catholic Church”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
papistic (comparative more papistic, superlative most papistic)
(derogatory) Being of or connected with the Roman Catholic faith.
• T. Warton
Synonyms
• papistical, papist
Source: Wiktionary
Pa*pis"tic, Pa*pis"tic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. papistique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Church of Rome and its doctrines and ceremonies; pertaining to popery; popish; -- used disparagingly. "The old papistic worship." T. Warton.
– Pa*pis"tic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HYDRAULIC
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