In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INTERRUPTIVE
Etymology
Adjective
interruptive (comparative more interruptive, superlative most interruptive)
Acting or tending to interrupt
Source: Wiktionary
In`ter*rupt"ive, a.
Definition: Tending to interrupt; interrupting. "Interruptive forces." H. Bushnell.
– In`ter*rupt"ive*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SYNCRETISM
(noun) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
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