In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AMBULANT
ambulant, ambulatory
(adjective) able to walk about; “the patient is ambulatory”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
ambulant (not comparable)
Able to walk.
Designed for use by somebody with a disability that impairs, but does not prevent, walking.
Source: Wiktionary
Am"bu*lant, a. Etym: [L. ambulans, p. pr. of ambulare to walk: cf. F. ambulant.]
Definition: Walking; moving from place to place. Gayton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PUNGENCY
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
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