In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
In`ter*stinc"tive, a. Etym: [L. interstinctus, p. p. of interstinguere to separate; inter + stinguere to extinguish.]
Definition: Distinguishing. [Obs.] Wallis.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 January 2025
(verb) rise again; “His need for a meal resurged”; “The candidate resurged after leaving politics for several years”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.