In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SOLVABLE
solvable, resolvable
(adjective) capable of being solved; “such problems are perfectly solvable”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
solvable
Capable of being solved.
Synonym: soluble
Antonyms: unsolvable, insolvable, insoluble
(obsolete) Capable of being dissolved or liquefied.
Synonym: soluble
Antonyms: unsolvable, insolvable, insoluble
(obsolete) Able to pay one's debts.
Synonym: solvent
(obsolete, rare) Capable of being paid and discharged.
Source: Wiktionary
Solv"a*ble, a. Etym: [F. solvable. See Solve, and cf. Soluble, Solvible.]
1. Susceptible of being solved, resolved, or explained; admitting of solution.
2. Capable of being paid and discharged; as, solvable obligations. Tooke.
3. Able to pay one's debts; solvent. [Obs.] Fuller.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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