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
Etymology
Adjective
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
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