In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ENERGETICAL
Adjective
energetical (comparative more energetical, superlative most energetical)
energetic; of or relating to energy
Source: Wiktionary
En`er*get"ic, En`er*get"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. Energy.]
1. Having energy or energies; possessing a capacity for vigorous action or for exerting force; active. "A Being eternally energetic." Grew.
2. Exhibiting energy; operating with force, vigor, and effect; forcible; powerful; efficacious; as, energetic measures; energetic laws.
Syn.
– Forcible; powerful; efficacious; potent; vigorous; effective; strenuous.
– En`er*get"ic*al*ly, adv.
– En`er*get"ic*al*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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