In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ZINCOID
Etymology
Adjective
zincoid (comparative more zincoid, superlative most zincoid)
Of, pertaining to, or resembling zinc.
(obsolete) Of or pertaining to the zinc electrode that connects to a copper one in a voltaic cell.
Source: Wiktionary
Zinc"oid, a. Etym: [Zinc + -oid.]
Definition: Pertaining to, or resembling, zinc; -- said of the electricity of the zincous plate in connection with a copper plate in a voltaic circle; also, designating the positive pole. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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