In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNACTIVES
UNACTIVE
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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