In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OPINIATRE
O`pin*ias"ter, O`pin*ia"tre, a. Etym: [OF. opiniastre, F. opiniâtre. See Opinion.]
Definition: Opinionated. [Obs.] Sir W. Raleigh.
O`pin*ia"tor, O`pin*ia"tre, n.
Definition: One who is opinionated. [Obs.] South. Barrow.
O`pin*ia"tre, a.
Definition: See Opiniaster. [Obs.] Locke.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AMISS
(adverb) in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner; “if you think him guilty you judge amiss”; “he spoke amiss”; “no one took it amiss when she spoke frankly”
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