In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PULSION
Etymology
Noun
pulsion (plural pulsions)
(now rare) The act of driving forward; propulsion. [from 17th c.]
(psychoanalysis) A subconscious drive or impulse. [from 20th c.]
Anagrams
• Poulins, unspoil, upsilon
Source: Wiktionary
Pul"sion, n. Etym: [L. pulsio, fr. pellere, pulsum, to drive: cf. F. pulsion.]
Definition: The act of driving forward; propulsion; -- opposed to Ant: suction or Ant: traction. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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