In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNADVISED
unadvised, ill-advised
(adjective) without careful prior deliberation or counsel; “ill-advised efforts”; “it would be ill-advised to accept the offer”; “took the unadvised measure of going public with the accusations”
unadvised
(adjective) having received no information; “a defendant unadvised of her legal rights”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
unadvised (comparative more unadvised, superlative most unadvised)
Not having received advice.
(dated) Ill-advised; imprudent; rash.
Source: Wiktionary
Un`ad*vised", a.
1. Not prudent; not discreet; ill advised. Shak.
2. Done without due consideration; wanton; rash; inconsiderate; as, an unadvised proceeding.
– Un`ad*vis"ed*ly, adv.
– Un`ad*vis"ed*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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