In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FAVORLESS
Adjective
favorless (comparative more favorless, superlative most favorless)
Alternative form of favourless
Source: Wiktionary
Fa"vor*less, a.
1. Unfavored; not regarded with favor; having no countenance or support.
2. Unpropitious; unfavorable. [Obs.] "Fortune favorless." Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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