In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
strangury (countable and uncountable, plural stranguries)
(pathology) A painful, frequent need to urinate, when the bladder is largely empty or with little urine production.
Source: Wiktionary
Stran"gu*ry, n. Etym: [L. stranguria, Gr. strangurie. See Strangle, and Urine.]
1. (Med.)
Definition: A painful discharge of urine, drop by drop, produced by spasmodic muscular contraction.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: A swelling or other disease in a plant, occasioned by a ligature fastened tightly about it.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
31 August 2024
(adjective) including all or everything; “comprehensive coverage”; “a comprehensive history of the revolution”; “a comprehensive survey”; “a comprehensive education”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.