In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FIRSTBORN
firstborn, eldest
(adjective) first in order of birth; “the firstborn child”
firstborn, eldest
(noun) the offspring who came first in the order of birth
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
firstborn (plural firstborn or firstborns)
The first child to be born to a parent or family.
Antonyms
• (eldest child): lastborn
Adjective
firstborn (not comparable)
Born as the first one in a family, flock or the like.
Most excellent; most distinguished or exalted.
Antonyms
• (born first): lastborn
Source: Wiktionary
First"born`, a.
Definition: First brought forth; first in the order of nativity; eldest; hence, most excellent; most distinguished or exalted.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DAZED
(adjective) in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; “he had a dazed expression on his face”; “lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow”; “was stupid from fatigue”
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