In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ANECDOTAL
anecdotic, anecdotal, anecdotical
(adjective) characterized by or given to telling anecdotes; “anecdotal conversation”; “an anecdotal history of jazz”; “he was at his anecdotic best”
anecdotal
(adjective) having the character of an anecdote; “anecdotal evidence”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
anecdotal (comparative more anecdotal, superlative most anecdotal)
Of the nature of or relating to an anecdote.
Containing or abounding in anecdotes.
Source: Wiktionary
An"ec*do`tal, a.
Definition: Pertaining to, or abounding with, anecdotes; as, anecdotal conversation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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