In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INFECTIVELY
INFECTIVE
In*fect"ive, a. Etym: [L. infectivus pertaining to dyeing.]
Definition: Infectious. Beau. & Fl. True love . . . hath an infective power. Sir P. Sidney.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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