In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SEAFARING
oceangoing, seafaring, seagoing
(adjective) used on the high seas; āseafaring vesselsā
seafaring, navigation, sailing
(noun) the work of a sailor
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Adjective
seafaring (comparative more seafaring, superlative most seafaring)
Living one's life at sea.
Fit to travel on the sea; seagoing.
• A rowing boat is not a seafaring craft.
Etymology 2
Noun
seafaring (plural seafarings)
The act, process, or practice of travelling the seas
The work, or calling of a sailor.
Source: Wiktionary
Sea"far`ing, a.
Definition: Following the business of a mariner; as, a seafaring man.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ACRIMONIOUS
(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; āan acrimonious disputeā; ābitter about the divorceā
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