In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MIFFED
annoyed, irritated, miffed, nettled, peeved, pissed, pissed off, riled, roiled, steamed, stung
(adjective) aroused to impatience or anger; “made an irritated gesture”; “feeling nettled from the constant teasing”; “peeved about being left out”; “felt really pissed at her snootiness”; “riled no end by his lies”; “roiled by the delay”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
miffed (comparative more miffed, superlative most miffed)
(informal) Somewhat indignant, irritated, angry, put out or annoyed.
Verb
miffed
simple past tense and past participle of miff
Source: Wiktionary
MIFF
Miff, n. Etym: [Cf. Prov. G. muff sullenness, sulkiness, muffen to be silky, muffĂŻg sullen, pouting.]
Definition: A petty falling out; a tiff; a quarrel; offense. Fielding.
Miff, v. t.
Definition: To offend slightly. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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