In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AMBILEVOUS
Am`bi*le"vous, a. Etym: [L. ambo both + laevus left.]
Definition: Left-handed on both sides; clumsy; -- opposed to ambidexter. [R.] Sir T. Browne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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