In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNACTIVE
Etymology
Adjective
unactive (comparative more unactive, superlative most unactive)
Not active; inactive.
Synonyms
• abeyant, dormant, latent; see also inactive
Source: Wiktionary
Un*ac"tive, a.
Definition: Inactive; listless. [R.] While other animals unactive range. Milton.
Un*ac"tive, v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + active; or from unactive, a.]
Definition: To render inactive or listless. [Obs.] Fuller.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DAZED
(adjective) in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; “he had a dazed expression on his face”; “lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow”; “was stupid from fatigue”
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