In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PHIMOSIS
phimosis
(noun) an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
phimosis (plural phimoses)
(medicine) A contraction of the foreskin (either as a stage of development or a pathological condition), which prevents it from being retracted.
Source: Wiktionary
Phi*mo"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition: A condition of the penis in which the prepuce can not be drawn back so as to uncover the glans penis.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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