In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RECURVOUS
Re*cur"vous (-vs), a. Etym: [L. recurvus; pref. re- re + curvus curved.]
Definition: Recurved. Derham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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