In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MONEYLESS
moneyless
(adjective) having no money; “virtually moneyless rural regions”
moneyless
(adjective) not based on the possession of money; “a moneyless economy”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
moneyless (comparative more moneyless, superlative most moneyless)
Having no (or very little) money; penniless.
That does not use money as a means of exchange.
Source: Wiktionary
Mon"ey*less, a.
Definition: Destitute of money; penniless; impecunious. Swift.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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