In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UROSCOPY
Etymology
Noun
uroscopy (plural uroscopies)
(medicine) the diagnostic examination of urine
Source: Wiktionary
U*ros"co*py, n. Etym: [1st uro- + -scopy: cf. F. uroscopie.]
Definition: The diagnosis of diseases by inspection of urine. Sir T. Browne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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