In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ASTHENIC
asthenic
(adjective) having a slender physique
adynamic, asthenic, debilitated, enervated
(adjective) lacking energy or vitality
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
asthenic (comparative more asthenic, superlative most asthenic)
Characterized by, or pertaining to, debility; weak; debilitating.
Anagrams
• chainest, chainset, chanties, teach-ins
Source: Wiktionary
As*then"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Med.)
Definition: Characterized by, or pertaining to, debility; weak; debilitating.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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