In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FISHIER
FISHY
fishy, funny, shady, suspect, suspicious
(adjective) not as expected; “there was something fishy about the accident”; “up to some funny business”; “some definitely queer goings-on”; “a shady deal”; “her motives were suspect”; “suspicious behavior”
fishy
(adjective) of or relating to or resembling fish; “the soup had a fishy smell”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
fishier
comparative form of fishy
Source: Wiktionary
FISHY
Fish"y, a.
1. Consisting of fish; fishlike; having the qualities or taste of fish; abounding in fish. Pope.
2. Extravagant, like some stories about catching fish; improbable; also, rank or foul. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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