In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BIFARIOUS
Adjective
bifarious (not comparable)
twofold, double
ambiguous
(botany) In two rows (on opposite sides of a branch etc.)
Source: Wiktionary
Bi*fa"ri*ous, a. Etym: [L. bifarius; bis twice + fari to speak. Cf. Gr.
1. Twofold; arranged in two rows.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: Pointing two ways, as leaves that grow only on opposite sides of a branch; in two vertical rows.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FRISK
(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”
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