In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ENFELONED
Etymology
Adjective
enfeloned (comparative more enfeloned, superlative most enfeloned)
(obsolete) Rendered fierce or frantic.
Source: Wiktionary
En*fel"oned, a. Etym: [Pref. en- + felon: cf. OF. enfelonner.]
Definition: Rendered fierce or frantic. [Obs.] "Like one enfeloned or distraught." Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ADMIRABLE
(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; āan estimable young professorā; ātrains ran with admirable precisionā; āhis taste was impeccable, his health admirableā
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