In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VERITAS
Etymology
Noun
veritas (uncountable)
Truth, particularly of a transcendent character.
Anagrams
• variest, vastier
Source: Wiktionary
Ver"i*tas, n. Etym: [Cf. F. véritas. See Verity.]
Definition: The Bureau Veritas. See under Bureau.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”
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