In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IRRESPIRABLE
Etymology
Adjective
irrespirable (comparative more irrespirable, superlative most irrespirable)
Unbreathable.
Source: Wiktionary
Ir*res"pi*ra*ble, a. Etym: [L. irrespirabilis: cf. F. irrespirable. See Respirable.]
Definition: Unfit for respiration; not having the qualities necessary to support animal life; as, irrespirable air.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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