In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PURIFICATIVE
Etymology
Adjective
purificative (comparative more purificative, superlative most purificative)
Having power to purify or cleanse.
Source: Wiktionary
Pu"ri*fi*ca*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. purificatif.]
Definition: Having power to purify; tending to cleanse. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)
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