In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CATLIKE
Etymology
Adjective
catlike (comparative more catlike, superlative most catlike)
resembling a cat; feline
nimble, quick, graceful
slow, deliberate, quiet and stealthy
Synonyms
• (resembling a cat): catty, feline
• (nimble and quick): agile, light-footed
• (quiet and stealthy): slinky, sneaky; see also covert
Source: Wiktionary
Cat"like`, a.
Definition: Like a cat; stealthily; noiselessly.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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