In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CONFIX
Etymology
Noun
confix (plural confixes)
(linguistics) An affix consisting of a prefix and suffix affixed simultaneously to the root
(linguistics, rare) An affix which is not divided, and which does not divide a root: thus, a prefix, suffix, or interfix
Synonyms
• (prefix-suffix unit): circumfix, ambifix
Coordinate terms
• (types of affixes): adfix, affix, ambifix, circumfix, confix, infix, interfix, libfix, postfix, prefix, suffix, suprafix
Verb
confix (third-person singular simple present confixes, present participle confixing, simple past and past participle confixed)
(obsolete) To make firm; to fix in a particular place or state
Source: Wiktionary
Con*fix", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Confixed; p. pr. & vb. n. Confixing.] [L. confixus, p. p. of configere to fasten together.]
Definition: To fix; to fasten. [Obs.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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