In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SMARTINGLY
Etymology
Adverb
smartingly (comparative more smartingly, superlative most smartingly)
So as to smart; with a stinging pain.
Source: Wiktionary
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(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”
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