In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
REBUKEFUL
Etymology
Adjective
rebukeful (comparative more rebukeful, superlative most rebukeful)
(obsolete) Containing rebuke; of the nature of rebuke.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*buke"ful, a.
Definition: Containing rebuke; of the nature of rebuke. [Obs.] -- Re*buke"ful*ly, adv. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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