In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SLAUGHTEROUS
gory, sanguinary, sanguineous, slaughterous, butcherly
(adjective) accompanied by bloodshed; “this bitter and sanguinary war”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
slaughterous (not comparable)
prone to slaughtering
Source: Wiktionary
Slaugh"ter*ous, a.
Definition: Destructive; murderous. Shak. M. Arnold.
– Slaugh"ter*ous*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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