In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BROKENHEARTED
brokenhearted, heartbroken, heartsick
(adjective) full of sorrow
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
brokenhearted (comparative more brokenhearted, superlative most brokenhearted)
Grieved and disappointed, especially with the loss of a beloved person or thing, such as the repudiation of a romantic relationship.
Source: Wiktionary
Bro"ken-heart`ed, a.
Definition: Having the spirits depressed or crushed by grief or despair. She left her husband almost broken-hearted. Macaulay.
Syn.
– Disconsolable; heart-broken; inconsolable; comfortless; woe- begone; forlorn.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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