In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNDERSONG
Etymology
Noun
undersong (plural undersongs)
Accompanying strain or sound; accompaniment.
(figuratively) Subordinate and underlying idea, meaning or atmosphere; undertone.
(obsolete) The burden of a song; the chorus; the refrain.
Anagrams
• Gunderson
Source: Wiktionary
Un"der*song`, n.
1. The burden of a song; the chorus; the refrain. Dryden.
2. Accompanying strain; subordinate and underlying meaning; accompaniment; undertone. In the very [poetry] there often an undersong of sense which none beside the poetic mind . . . can comprehend. Landor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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