In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SACRAMENTAL
sacramental
(adjective) of or relating to or involving a sacrament
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
sacramental (comparative more sacramental, superlative most sacramental)
Used in, or relating to, a sacrament.
Noun
sacramental (plural sacramentals)
(Christianity, chiefly, Roman Catholicism) An object (such as holy water or a crucifix) or an action (such as making the sign of the cross) which is regarded as encouraging devotion and thus spiritually aiding the person who uses it.
Source: Wiktionary
Sac`ra*men"tal, a. Etym: [L. sacramentalis: cf. F. sacramental, sacramentel.]
1. Of or pertaining to a sacrament or the sacraments; of the nature of a sacrament; sacredly or solemny binding; as, sacramental rites or elements.
2. Bound by a sacrament. The sacramental host of God's elect. Cowper.
Sac`ra*men"tal, n.
Definition: That which relates to a sacrament. Bp. Morton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DISPERSION
(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”
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