In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EREMITISH
Etymology
Adjective
eremitish (comparative more eremitish, superlative most eremitish)
(obsolete) Characteristic of a hermit; solitary
So much as doing good is better than not doing evil, will I account Christian good fellowship better than an eremitish and melancholy solitariness.
Source: Wiktionary
Er"e*mi`tish, a.
Definition: Eremitic. Bp. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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NAUSEATING
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