In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SEXENNIAL
Etymology
Adjective
sexennial (not comparable)
Pertaining to a period of six years; taking place once every six years. [from 17th c.]
Noun
sexennial (plural sexennials)
A sexennial event.
Source: Wiktionary
Sex*en"ni*al, a. Etym: [L. sexennium a period of six years, sexennis of six years; sex six + annus a year. See Six, and Annual.]
Definition: Lasting six years, or happening once in six years.
– n.
Definition: A sexennial event.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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