In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INEBRIANT
alcohol, alcoholic drink, alcoholic beverage, intoxicant, inebriant
(noun) a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; “alcohol (or drink) ruined him”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
inebriant (plural inebriants)
An intoxicating agent.
Adjective
inebriant (comparative more inebriant, superlative most inebriant)
Intoxicating; inebriating.
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Source: Wiktionary
In*e"bri*ant, a. Etym: [L. inebrians, p. pr. of inebriare. See Inebriate.]
Definition: Intoxicating.
In*e"bri*ant, n.
Definition: Anything that intoxicates, as opium, alcohol, etc.; an intoxicant. Smart.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adverb) at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative; “Alice doesn’t live here anymore”; “the children promised not to quarrel any more”
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