In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SOUTHWESTERN
southwestern
(adjective) of a region of the United States generally including New Mexico; Arizona; Texas; California; and sometimes Nevada; Utah; Colorado
southwest, southwestern, southwesterly
(adjective) situated in or oriented toward the southwest
Southwestern, West Saxon
(noun) a dialect of Middle English
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
southwestern (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to the southwest.
Source: Wiktionary
South`west"ern, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to the southwest; southwesterly; as, to sail a southwestern course.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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