In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EQUABLE
equable, even-tempered, good-tempered, placid
(adjective) not easily irritated; “an equable temper”; “not everyone shared his placid temperament”; “remained placid despite the repeated delays”
equable
(adjective) not varying; “an equable climate”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
equable (comparative more equable, superlative most equable)
Unvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform.
(of temperature) Free from extremes of heat or cold.
(of emotions etc) Not easily disturbed; tranquil.
Synonyms
• (unvarying, calm and steady): constant, uniform, unvarying; see also steady
• (not easily disturbed): imperturbable, steady, tranquil
• (at a constant rate): regular
Source: Wiktionary
E"qua*ble, a. Etym: [L. aequabilis, fr. aequare to make level or equal, fr. aequus even, equal. See Equal.]
1. Equal and uniform; continuing the same at different times; -- said of motion, and the like; uniform in surface; smooth; as, an equable plain or globe.
2. Uniform in action or intensity; not variable or changing; -- said of the feelings or temper.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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