In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INDISSOLUBLE
indissoluble
(adjective) used of decisions and contracts
insoluble, indissoluble
(adjective) (of a substance) incapable of being dissolved
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
indissoluble (comparative more indissoluble, superlative most indissoluble)
Lasting; indestructible; not possible to dissolve, disintegrate or break up.
Source: Wiktionary
In*dis"so*lu*ble, a. Etym: [L. indissolubilis: cf. F. indissoluble. See In- not, and Dissoluble, and cf. Indissolvable.]
1. Not dissoluble; not capable of being dissolved, melted, or liquefied; insoluble; as few substances are indissoluble by heat, but many are indissoluble in water. Boyle.
2. Incapable of being rightfully broken or dissolved; perpetually binding or obligatory; firm; stable, as, an indissoluble league or covenant. To the which my duties Are with a most indissoluble tie Forever knit. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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