In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NOSTALGIC
nostalgic
(adjective) unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
nostalgic (comparative more nostalgic, superlative most nostalgic)
Of, having, or relating to nostalgia.
Reminiscent of the speaker's childhood or younger years.
Noun
nostalgic (plural nostalgics)
A person who displays nostalgia for something.
Anagrams
• gnostical
Source: Wiktionary
Nos*tal"gic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. nostalgique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to nostalgia; affected with nostalgia.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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THEORETICAL
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