In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VENERATIONS
Noun
venerations
plural of veneration
Anagrams
• Evertonians, anteversion, enervations, nanosievert
Source: Wiktionary
VENERATION
Ven`er*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. veneratio: cf. F. vénération.]
Definition: The act of venerating, or the state of being venerated; the highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with awe; a feeling or sentimental excited by the dignity, wisdom, or superiority of a person, by sacredness of character, by consecration to sacred services, or by hallowed associations. We find a secret awe and veneration for one who moves about us in regular and illustrious course of virtue. Addison.
Syn.
– Awe; reverence; respect. See Reverence.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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