In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GOODISH
goodly, goodish, healthy, hefty, respectable, sizable, sizeable, tidy
(adjective) large in amount or extent or degree; “it cost a considerable amount”; “a goodly amount”; “received a hefty bonus”; “a respectable sum”; “a tidy sum of money”; “a sizable fortune”
goodish
(adjective) moderately good of its kind; “a goodish wine”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
goodish (not comparable)
Rather good than the contrary; not actually bad; tolerable.
Considerable; goodly.
Source: Wiktionary
Good"ish, a.
Definition: Rather good than the contrary; not actually bad; tolerable. Goodish pictures in rich frames. Walpole.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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