In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OVERCLAD
Etymology
Adjective
overclad (comparative more overclad, superlative most overclad)
Wearing more clothing than is necessary.
Verb
overclad (third-person singular simple present overclads, present participle overcladding, simple past and past participle overcladded or overclad)
(transitive) To cover the surface of, as if with clothing.
(transitive) To cover with insulation or cladding.
Source: Wiktionary
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PUNGENCY
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
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