Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
PROCRUSTEAN
Procrustean
(adjective) of or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
procrustean (comparative more procrustean, superlative most procrustean)
Enforcing strict conformity through disregard of individual differences or special circumstances. [from 17th c.]
Antonyms
• ergonomic
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*crus"te*an, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to Procrustes, or the mode of torture practiced by him; producing conformity by violent means; as, the Procrustean treatment; a Procrustean limit. See Procrustes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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