In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OVERALL
overall
(adjective) involving only main features; “the overall pattern of his life”
overall
(adjective) including everything; “the overall cost”
overall
(noun) (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
overall, boilersuit, boilers suit
(noun) a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
overall (comparative more overall, superlative most overall)
All-encompassing, all around.
Synonyms
• big, entire, total, whole; see also entire
• exhaustive, thorough; see also comprehensive
Adverb
overall (not comparable)
Generally; with everything considered.
Synonyms
• all things considered; see also mostly
Noun
overall (plural overalls)
(British) A garment worn over other clothing to protect it; a coverall or boiler suit. A garment, for manual labor or for casual wear, often made of a single piece of fabric, with long legs and a bib upper, supported from the shoulders with straps, and having several large pockets and loops for carrying tools.
(in the plural, US) A garment, worn for manual labor, with an integral covering extending to the chest, supported by straps.
Synonyms
• overslop
• slop
Anagrams
• all over, all-over, allover, valerol
Source: Wiktionary
O"ver*all, adv.
Definition: Everywhere. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AMATORY
(adjective) expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; “her amatory affairs”; “amorous glances”; “a romantic adventure”; “a romantic moonlight ride”
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