In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SYSTOLES
Noun
systoles
plural of systole
Source: Wiktionary
SYSTOLE
Sys"to*le, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.
1. (Gram.)
Definition: The shortening of the long syllable.
2. (Physiol.)
Definition: The contraction of the heart and arteries by which the blood is forced onward and the circulation kept up; -- correlative to diastole.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FISSILE
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