In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FERIAL
ferial
(adjective) of or relating to or being a feria
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
ferial (not comparable)
(ecclesiastical) Pertaining to an ordinary weekday, rather than a festival or fast.
Jovial, festive, as if pertaining to a holiday.
Noun
ferial (plural ferials)
(ecclesiastical) A feria.
Anagrams
• A-lifer, failer, farlie, fraile
Source: Wiktionary
Fe"ri*al, n.
Definition: Same as Feria.
Fe"ri*al, a. Etym: [LL. ferialis, fr. L. ferie holidays: cf. F. férial. See 5th Fair.]
1. Of or pertaining to holidays. [Obs.] J. Gregory.
2. Belonging to any week day, esp. to a day that is neither a festival nor a fast.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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