In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UVITIC
U*vit"ic, a. Etym: [From L. uva a grape. So called because it may be produced indirectly from tartaric acid, which is found in the grape.] (Chem.)
Definition: Pertaining to, or designating, an acid, CH3C6H3(CO2H)2, obtained as a white crystalline substance by the partial oxidation of mesitylene; -- called also mesitic acid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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