In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUBOCTAVE
Etymology
Noun
suboctave (plural suboctaves)
(music) The octave below another.
(obsolete) An eighth part.
Adjective
suboctave (not comparable)
(obsolete) In the proportion of 1 to 8.
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Source: Wiktionary
Sub*oc"tave, Sub*oc"tu*ple, a.
Definition: Containing one part of eight; having the ratio of one to eight. Bp. Wilkins.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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