In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NIGHTED
benighted, nighted
(adjective) overtaken by night or darkness; “benighted (or nighted) travelers hurrying toward home”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Adjective
nighted (comparative more nighted, superlative most nighted)
Dark; clouded
Overtaken by night; belated
Etymology 2
Verb
nighted
simple past tense and past participle of night
Anagrams
• thinged
Source: Wiktionary
Night"ed, a.
1. Darkness; clouded. [R.] Shak.
2. Overtaken by night; belated. Beau. & Fl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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