In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNATONABLE
Etymology
Adjective
unatonable (comparative more unatonable, superlative most unatonable)
Incapable of being atoned for; inexpiable.
(obsolete) Not capable of being brought into harmony; irreconcilable.
Source: Wiktionary
Un`a*ton"a*ble, a.
1. Not capable of being brought into harmony; irreconcilable. "Unatonable matrimony." [Obs.] Milton.
2. Incapable of being atoned for; inexpiable.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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