In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GNATLIKE
Etymology
Adjective
gnatlike (comparative more gnatlike, superlative most gnatlike)
Resembling a gnat or some aspect of one; tiny, insignificant.
Source: Wiktionary
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PUNGENCY
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
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