In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RUGULOSE
Etymology
Adjective
rugulose (not comparable)
Having small or fine-grained wrinkles. The sense of "somewhat rugose" is better expressed by "subrugulose".
Source: Wiktionary
Ru`gu*lose", a.
Definition: Somewhat rugose.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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