In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EXPRESSIONLESS
deadpan, expressionless, impassive, poker-faced, unexpressive
(adjective) deliberately impassive in manner; “deadpan humor”; “his face remained expressionless as the verdict was read”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
expressionless (comparative more expressionless, superlative most expressionless)
without expression
Synonym: inexpressive
Source: Wiktionary
Ex*pres"sion*less, a.
Definition: Destitute of expression.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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