In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GLADFUL
Etymology
Adjective
gladful (comparative more gladful, superlative most gladful)
Full of gladness; happy; full of joy.
Synonyms
• joyful
Source: Wiktionary
Glad"ful, a.
Definition: Full of gladness; joyful; glad. [R.] -- Glad"ful*ness, n. [R.] Spenser. It followed him with gladful glee. Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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