In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUBTRAHEND
subtrahend
(noun) the number to be subtracted from the minuend
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
subtrahend (plural subtrahends)
(arithmetic) A number or quantity to be subtracted from another.
Anagrams
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Source: Wiktionary
Sub"tra*hend`, n. Etym: [L. subtrahendus that is to be subtracted, p.fut.pess. of subtrahere. See Subtract.] (Math.)
Definition: The sum or number to be subtracted, or taken from another.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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