In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
QUESTIONARY
Etymology
Noun
questionary (plural questionaries)
A questionnaire.
(archaic) One who makes it his business to seek after relics and carry them about for sale.
Synonyms
• questionnaire
Adjective
questionary (comparative more questionary, superlative most questionary)
Inquiring; asking questions; testing.
Questionary or petitionary epistles.
Source: Wiktionary
Ques"tion*a*ry, a.
Definition: Inquiring; asking questions; testing. "Questionary epistles." Pope.
Ques"tion*a*ry, n.
Definition: One who makes it his business to seek after relics and carry them about for sale.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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