In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FORESIGHTED
farseeing, farsighted, foresighted, foresightful, prospicient, long, longsighted
(adjective) planning prudently for the future; “large goals that required farsighted policies”; “took a long view of the geopolitical issues”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
foresighted (comparative more foresighted, superlative most foresighted)
Having foresight; foreseeing; provident.
Synonyms
• prescient
Source: Wiktionary
Fore"sight`ed, a.
Definition: Sagacious; prudent; provident for the future. Bartram.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AMATORY
(adjective) expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; “her amatory affairs”; “amorous glances”; “a romantic adventure”; “a romantic moonlight ride”
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