In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BLOCKISH
blockish, blocky
(adjective) resembling a block in shape
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
blockish (comparative more blockish, superlative most blockish)
Like a block in shape or nature; coming across as a block.
Lacking understanding; stupid; obtuse; dull.
Rude; clumsy; rough.
Source: Wiktionary
Block"ish, a.
Definition: Like a block; deficient in understanding; stupid; dull. "Blockish Ajax." Shak.
– Block"ish*ly, adv.
– Block"ish*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DIRECTIONALITY
(noun) the property of being directional or maintaining a direction; “the directionality of written English is from left to right”
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