In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SHOELESS
barefoot, barefooted, shoeless
(adjective) without shoes; “the barefoot boy”; “shoeless Joe Jackson”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
shoeless (not comparable)
Without shoes; not wearing shoes
Synonyms
• barefoot, barefooted, unshod, unshoed
Anagrams
• essholes, hoseless
Source: Wiktionary
Shoe"less, a.
Definition: Destitute of shoes. Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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