In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FERREOUS
Adjective
ferreous (comparative more ferreous, superlative most ferreous)
Containing or resembling iron.
Source: Wiktionary
Fer"re*ous, a. Etym: [L. ferreus, fr. ferrum iron. Cf. Farrier, Ferrous.]
Definition: Partaking of, made of, or pertaining to, iron; like iron. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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