In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AVID
avid, zealous
(adjective) marked by active interest and enthusiasm; âan avid sports fanâ
avid, devouring, esurient, greedy
(adjective) (often followed by âforâ) ardently or excessively desirous; âavid for adventureâ; âan avid ambition to succeedâ; âfierce devouring affectionâ; âthe esurient eyes of an avid curiosityâ; âgreedy for fameâ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
avid (comparative more avid, superlative most avid)
enthusiastic; keen; eager; showing great interest in something or desire to do something
Usage notes
Usually followed by the preposition "to" then a verb e.g. avid to learn; or the preposition "for" then a noun e.g. avid for success (wanting success); also with the preposition "about" e.g. "He's avid about mechanics" (he's very interested in mechanics)
Anagrams
• AIVD, Adiv, Vida, diva
Source: Wiktionary
Av"id, a. Etym: [L. avidus, fr. av to long: cf. F. avide. See Avarice.]
Definition: Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy. "Avid of gold, yet greedier of renown." Southey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DETENTION
(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); âhis detention was politically motivatedâ; âthe prisoner is on holdâ; âhe is in the custody of policeâ
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