In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INCOMMUNICADO
incommunicado
(adjective) without the means or right to communicate; “a prisoner held incommunicado”; “incommunicado political detainees”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
incommunicado (not comparable)
In a state or condition of inability or unwillingness to communicate.
Hyponyms
• off the grid
Adverb
incommunicado (not comparable)
In a manner in which communication with outsiders is not possible, for either voluntary or involuntary reasons, especially due to confinement or reclusiveness.
Source: Wiktionary
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6 June 2025
PUNGENCY
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
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