In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PNEUMATOGARM
Pneu*mat"o*garm, n. Etym: [Pneumato- + -gram.] (Physiol.)
Definition: A tracing of the respiratory movements, obtained by a pneumatograph or stethograph.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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