In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DESPITEOUS
Etymology
Adjective
despiteous (comparative more despiteous, superlative most despiteous)
Full of contempt or ill will; opprobrious; insulting.
Dispiteous.
Source: Wiktionary
Des*pit"e*ous, a. Etym: [OE. despitous, OF. despiteus, fr. despit; affected in form by E. piteous. See Despite.]
Definition: Feeling or showing despite; malicious; angry to excess; cruel; contemptuous. [Obs.] "Despiteous reproaches." Holland.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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