In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MONETARY
monetary, pecuniary
(adjective) relating to or involving money; “monetary rewards”; “he received thanks but no pecuniary compensation for his services”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
monetary (not comparable)
Of, pertaining to, or consisting of money.
Anagrams
• myronate
Source: Wiktionary
Mon"e*ta*ry, a. Etym: [L. monetarius belonging to a mint. See Money.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to money, or consisting of money; pecuniary. "The monetary relations of Europe." E. Everett. Monetary unit, the standard of a national currency, as the dollar in the United States, the pound in England, the franc in France, the mark in Germany.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMPROVISED
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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