In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
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
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
26 June 2024
INCORPORATE
(verb) include or contain; have as a component; “A totally new idea is comprised in this paper”; “The record contains many old songs from the 1930’s”
Coffee Trivia