In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
STACTE
stacte
(noun) (Old Testament) one of several sweet-smelling spices used in incense
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
stacte (uncountable)
One of the sweet spices used by the ancient Jews in preparing incense; possibly an oil or other form of myrrh or cinnamon, or a kind of storax.
Anagrams
• actest, cattes
Source: Wiktionary
Stac"te, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
Definition: One of the sweet spices used by the ancient Jews in the preparation of incense. It was perhaps an oil or other form of myrrh or cinnamon, or a kind of storax. Ex. xxx. 34.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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26 December 2024
CHATTEL
(noun) personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc)
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