In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SATURNALIAN
Adjective
saturnalian (comparative more saturnalian, superlative most saturnalian)
Alternative form of Saturnalian
Etymology
Adjective
Saturnalian (comparative more Saturnalian, superlative most Saturnalian)
of or pertaining to Saturnalia
riotously merry; dissolute
Source: Wiktionary
Sat`ur*na"li*an, a.
1. Of or pertaining to the Saturnalia.
2. Of unrestrained and intemperate jollity; riotously merry; dissolute. "Saturnalian amusement." Burke.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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