In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CROSSTOWN
crosstown, cross-town
(adjective) going or extending across a town or city; “the crosstown bus”; “crosstown traffic”
crosstown
(adverb) across a town or city; “he traveled crosstown”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
crosstown (not comparable)
(US) Extending across a city or town.
(public transportation) Connecting different areas of a city or town without passing through downtown.
Situated at the other end of town.
Source: Wiktionary
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ALLERGIC
(adjective) having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); “allergic children”; “hypersensitive to pollen”
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