In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PORTENT
omen, portent, presage, prognostic, prognostication, prodigy
(noun) a sign of something about to happen; “he looked for an omen before going into battle”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
portent (plural portents)
Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
A portending; significance
Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.
Synonyms
• See also omen
Anagrams
• torpent
Source: Wiktionary
Por*tent", n. Etym: [L. portentum. See Portend.]
Definition: That which portends, or foretoken; esp., that which portends evil; a sign of coming calamity; an omen; a sign. Shak. My loss by dire portents the god foretold. Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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