In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
Sinitic
(adjective) of or relating to the Chinese people or their language or culture; “Sinitic dialects”
Sinitic, Sinitic language
(noun) a group of Sino-Tibetan languages
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6 February 2025
(verb) make (substances) hard and improve their usability; “cure resin”; “cure cement”; “cure soap”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.