In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ARCUATED
Adjective
arcuated (comparative more arcuated, superlative most arcuated)
Alternative form of arcuate
Source: Wiktionary
Arc"u*ate, Arc"u*a`ted(#), a. Etym: [L. arcuatus, p. p. of arcuare to shape like a bow, fr. arcus. See Arc.]
Definition: Bent or curved in the form of a bow. "Arcuate stalks." Gray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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