In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TITULAR
nominal, titular
(adjective) existing in name only; “the nominal (or titular) head of his party”
titular
(adjective) of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility; “titular dignitaries”
titular
(adjective) of or pertaining to the title of a work of art; “performed well in the titular (or title) role”; “the titular theme of the book”
titular
(adjective) of or bearing a title signifying status or function; “of titular rank”
titular, titulary
(adjective) of or relating to a legal title to something; “titulary rights”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
titular (not comparable)
Of, relating to, being, derived from, or having a title.
Existing in name only; nominal.
Named or referred to in the title.
Noun
titular (plural titulars)
One who holds a title.
The person from whom a church takes its special name; distinguished from a patron, who must be canonized or an angel.
Source: Wiktionary
Tit"u*lar, a. Etym: [F. titulaire, fr. L. titulus. See Title.]
Definition: Existing in title or name only; nominal; having the title to an office or dignity without discharging its appropriate duties; as, a titular prince. If these magnificent titles yet remain Not merely titular. Milton. Titular bishop. See under Bishop.
Tit"u*lar, n.
Definition: A titulary. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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