In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TELESTIC
Etymology
Adjective
telestic (comparative more telestic, superlative most telestic)
Pertaining to religious mysteries.
Noun
telestic (plural telestics)
Alternative form of telestich
Anagrams
• testicle
Source: Wiktionary
Te*les"tic, a. Etym: [Gr.
Definition: Tending or relating to a purpose or an end. [R.] Cudworth.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) a system of economic regulation: wages and interest are tied to the cost-of-living index in order to reduce the effects of inflation
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