In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MALADROIT
maladroit
(adjective) not adroit; “a maladroit movement of his hand caused the car to swerve”; “a maladroit translation”; “maladroit propaganda”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
maladroit (comparative more maladroit, superlative most maladroit)
Not adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept. [from 1670s]
Noun
maladroit (plural maladroits)
Somebody who is inept, or lacking in skill, or talent.
Anagrams
• matroidal
Source: Wiktionary
Mal`a*droit", a. Etym: [F. See Malice, and Adroit.]
Definition: Of a quality opposed to adroitness; clumsy; awkward; unskillful.
– Mal"a*droit`ly, adv.
– Mal`a*droit"ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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