In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TINCTORIAL
Adjective
tinctorial (not comparable)
Of or relating to tincture (dye or colour)
Anagrams
• trinoctial
Source: Wiktionary
Tinc*to"ri*al, a. Etym: [L. tinctorius, from tinctor a dyer, tingere, tinctum, to dye: cf. F. tinctorial. See Tinge.]
Definition: Of or relating to color or colors; imparting a color; as, tinctorial matter. Ure.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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