In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
prophecies
plural of prophecy
• prophecise
Source: Wiktionary
Proph"e*cy, n.; pl. Prophecies, Etym: [OE. prophecie, OF. profecie, F. prophétie, L. prophetia, fr. Gr. , fr. Prophet.]
1. A declaration of something to come; a foretelling; a prediction; esp., an inspired foretelling. He hearkens after prophecies and dreams. Shak. Prophecy came not in old time by the will of man. 2. Pet. i. 21.
2. (Script.)
Definition: A book of prophecies; a history; as, the prophecy of Ahijah. 2 Chron. ix. 29.
3. Public interpretation of Scripture; preaching; exhortation or instruction.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 August 2024
(noun) an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.