In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RHEUMIER
Adjective
rheumier
comparative form of rheumy
Source: Wiktionary
RHEUMY
Rheum"y, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to rheum; abounding in, or causing, rheum; affected with rheum. His head and rheumy eyes distill in showers. Dryden. And tempt the rheumy and unpurged air To add unto his sickness. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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