In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EARTHFAST
Etymology
Adjective
earthfast (not comparable)
Constructed with vertical roof-bearing timbers (posts) in direct contact with the ground, whether set in excavated holes or otherwise.
Source: Wiktionary
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PURSUE
(verb) follow in or as if in pursuit; “The police car pursued the suspected attacker”; “Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life”
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