In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
QUIDAM
Etymology
Noun
quidam (plural quidams)
A nobody; a person of no importance. [from 16th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
Qui"dam, n. Etym: [L.]
Definition: Somebody; one unknown. Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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UNEXPLOITED
(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”
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