In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HILLY
cragged, craggy, hilly, mountainous
(adjective) having hills and crags; “hilly terrain”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
hilly (comparative hillier, superlative hilliest)
(of a landscape) Abundant in hills; having many hills.
Source: Wiktionary
Hill"y, a.
1. Abounding with hills; uneven in surface; as, a hilly country. "Hilly steep." Dryden.
2. Lofty; as, hilly empire. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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