In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LANDWARDS
landward, landwards
(adverb) toward land; “landward, miles of rough grass marshes melt into low uplands”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
landwards (not comparable)
Towards land.
We sailed landwards, hoping to gain the shelter of the cove before the storm hit.
Source: Wiktionary
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CRAZY
(adjective) possessed by inordinate excitement; “the crowd went crazy”; “was crazy to try his new bicycle”
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