In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
STRABOTOMY
strabotomy
(noun) the surgical operation of cutting a muscle or tendon of the eye in order to correct strabismus
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
strabotomy (plural strabotomies)
(surgery) The surgical procedure of cutting or making an incision in a muscle or tendon of the eye to correct strabismus, or squint.
Source: Wiktionary
Stra*bot"o*my, n. Etym: [Gr. (Surg.)
Definition: The operation for the removal of squinting by the division of such muscles as distort the eyeball.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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