In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PALLIATOR
Etymology
Noun
palliator (plural palliators)
An apologist; one who justifies or excuses atrocities by citing extenuating circumstances or positive aspects.
Someone or something that palliates; A person or thing that sooths or reduces difficulties.
(medicine) A medical professional who provides palliative care.
(medicine) A device that allows a patient to control the amount of pain medication that is added into an intravenous drip; infusion pump.
Source: Wiktionary
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CHRONIC
(adjective) being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; “chronic indigestion”; “a chronic shortage of funds”; “a chronic invalid”
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