In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BLUSTERY
blusterous, blustering(a), blustery
(adjective) blowing in violent and abrupt bursts; “blustering (or blusterous) winds of Patagonia”; “a cold blustery day”; “a gusty storm with strong sudden rushes of wind”
blustery, bullying
(adjective) noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
blustery (comparative more blustery, superlative most blustery)
Blowing in loud and abrupt bursts.
Synonyms: blusterous, gusty
Accompanied by strong wind.
Synonyms: blowy, blusterous, breezy, squally, stormy, tempestuous, windy
(of a person) Pompous or arrogant, especially in one's speech; given to outbursts.
Synonyms: blustering, blusterous, swaggering
Source: Wiktionary
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