In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TIPSY
potty, tiddly, tipsy
(adjective) slightly intoxicated
tipsy
(adjective) unstable and prone to tip as if intoxicated; “a tipsy boat”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
tipsy (comparative tipsier, superlative tipsiest)
(informal, slang) slightly drunk, fuddled, staggering, foolish as a result of drinking alcoholic beverages
(metonymy) unsteady, askew
Synonyms
• (slightly drunk): buzzed, merry, squiffy; see also drunk
• (unsteady): off-kilter, precarious, tottering, wobbly; see also askew or rickety
Source: Wiktionary
Tip"sy, a. [Compar. Tipsier; superl. Tipsiest.] Etym: [Akin to tipple; cf. Prov. G. tips drunkenness, betipst drunk, tipsy. See Tipple.]
1. Being under the influence of strong drink; rendered weak or foolish by liquor, but not absolutely or completely drunk; fuddled; intoxicated.
2. Staggering, as if from intoxication; reeling. Midnight shout and revelry, Tipsy dance and jollity. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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