In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
plumbeous (comparative more plumbeous, superlative most plumbeous)
Consisting of, or resembling, lead.
(rare) Dull; heavy; stupid.
Source: Wiktionary
Plum"be*an, Plum"be*ous, a. Etym: [L. plumbeus, from plumbum the metal lead.]
1. Consisting of, or resembling, lead. J. Ellis.
2. Dull; heavy; stupid. [R.] J. P. Smith.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
6 June 2025
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.