In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PYREXIC
Etymology
Adjective
pyrexic (comparative more pyrexic, superlative most pyrexic)
(rare) feverish, pyretic
Source: Wiktionary
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RESURGE
(verb) rise again; “His need for a meal resurged”; “The candidate resurged after leaving politics for several years”
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