In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INFRUCTUOSE
In*fruc"tu*ose", a. Etym: [L.infructuosus. See In- not, and Fruit.]
Definition: Not producing fruit; unfruitful; unprofitable. [R.] T. Adams.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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