In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VELOCIMETER
Noun
velocimeter (plural velocimeters)
A device used to measure the speed of sound in a liquid.
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Source: Wiktionary
Vel`o*cim"e*ter, n. Etym: [L. velox, -ocis, rapid + -meter.]
Definition: An apparatus for measuring speed, as of machinery or vessels, but especially of projectiles.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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