In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
parasiticide (plural parasiticides)
Any substance used to kill parasites.
Source: Wiktionary
Par`a*sit"i*cide, n. Etym: [Parasite + L. caedere to kill.]
Definition: Anything used to destroy parasites. Quain.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 June 2025
(verb) raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type; “underlay the plate”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.