In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
STYPTICAL
Adjective
styptical (comparative more styptical, superlative most styptical)
styptic; astringent
Source: Wiktionary
Styp"tic*al, a.
Definition: Styptic; astringent.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PUNGENCY
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
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