In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COPPERISH
Etymology
Adjective
copperish (comparative more copperish, superlative most copperish)
Like copper; coppery.
Source: Wiktionary
Cop"per*ish, a.
Definition: Containing, or partaking of the nature of, copper; like copper; as, a copperish taste.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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