In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INCONSIDERABLE
inconsiderable
(adjective) too small or unimportant to merit attention; āpassed his life in an inconsiderable villageā; ātheir duties were inconsiderableā; āhad no inconsiderable influenceā
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
inconsiderable (comparative more inconsiderable, superlative most inconsiderable)
Too trivial or unimportant to be worthy of attention.
Synonyms
• negligible
• unconsiderable
• See also insignificant
Source: Wiktionary
In`con*sid"er*a*ble, a.
Definition: Not considerable; unworthy of consideration or notice; unimportant; small; trivial; as, an inconsiderable distance; an inconsiderable quantity, degree, value, or sum. "The baser scum and inconsiderable dregs of Rome." Stepney.
– In`con*sid"er*a*ble*ness, n.
– In`con*sid"er*a*bly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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