In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUPERABLY
SUPERABLE
Su"per*a*ble, a. Etym: [L. superabilis, from superare to go over, to surmount, fr. super above, over.]
Definition: Capable of being overcome or conquered; surmountable. Antipathies are generally superable by a single effort. Johnson.
– Su"per*a*ble*ness, n.
– Su"per*a*bly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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