In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EXHAUSTIVE
exhaustive, thorough, thoroughgoing
(adjective) performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial; “an exhaustive study”; “made a thorough search”; “thoroughgoing research”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
exhaustive (comparative more exhaustive, superlative most exhaustive)
including every possible element
Synonyms: all-encompassing, thorough
fully comprehensive
(now rare) causing exhaustion; very tiring
Synonyms: tiring, weariful
Synonyms
• (including every possible element): see also comprehensive
• (causing exhaustion): see also fatiguing
Source: Wiktionary
Ex*haust"ive, a.
Definition: Serving or tending to exhaust; exhibiting all the facts or arguments; as, an exhaustive method. Ex*haust"ive*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SQUARE
(adjective) having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle; “a square peg in a round hole”; “a square corner”
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