In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TRANSISTHMIAN
Etymology
Adjective
transisthmian (not comparable)
Extending across an isthmus.
Synonyms
• transisthmic
Source: Wiktionary
Trans*isth"mi*an, a.
Definition: Extending across an isthmus, as at Suez or Panama.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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