In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NAVICERT
Etymology
Noun
navicert (plural navicerts)
A form of passport permitting a neutral ship to traverse a blockade in wartime.
Source: Wiktionary
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SEARCHINGLY
(adverb) in a searching manner; “‘Are you really happy with him,’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly”
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