In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IMPROLIFIC
Im`pro*lif"ic, a. Etym: [Pref. im- not + prolific: cf. F. improlifique.]
Definition: Not prolific. [Obs.] E. Waterhouse.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SALTWORT
(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
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