In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RECUMBENT
accumbent, decumbent, recumbent
(adjective) lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
recumbent (comparative more recumbent, superlative most recumbent)
Lying down.
Inactive; idle.
Noun
recumbent (plural recumbents)
A bicycle or tricycle that places the rider in a reclined posture.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*cum"bent (-bet), a. Etym: [L. recumbens, -entis, p. pr. of recumbere. See Recumb, Incumbent.]
Definition: Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle.
– Re*cum"bent*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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