In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNBACKED
unassisted, single-handed, unbacked
(adjective) unsupported by other people
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
unbacked (comparative more unbacked, superlative most unbacked)
(not comparable) Having no back.
Not supported or backed up (by someone or something).
Synonym: unsupported
Having no (or few) backers.
(obsolete, not comparable) Of an animal: never having been ridden or not accustomed to being ridden; not (currently) being ridden.
Synonym: unbroken
(photography, holography) (of a plate) Not having an antihalation backing.
Anagrams
• backdune
Source: Wiktionary
Un*backed", a.
1. Never mounted by a rider; unbroken. "Unbacked colts." Shak.
2. Not supported or encouraged; not countenanced; unaided. Daniel.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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