In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PIMARIC
Pi*mar"ic, a. Etym: [NL. pinum maritima, an old name for P. Pinaster, a pine which yields galipot.] (Chem.)
Definition: Pertaining to, or designating, an acid found in galipot, and isomeric with abietic acid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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