In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
preoral (not comparable)
(anatomy) Situated in front of, or anterior to, the mouth.
(psychoanalysis) Prior to the oral stage, in Freudian psychoanalysis.
• postoral
• peroral
Source: Wiktionary
Pre*o"ral, a. (Anat.)
Definition: Situated in front of, or anterior to, the mouth; as, preoral bands.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
6 June 2025
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.