In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNBOWED
unbowed
(adjective) not forced to bow down to a conqueror
straight, unbent, unbowed
(adjective) erect in posture; “sit straight”; “stood defiantly with unbowed back”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
unbowed (comparative more unbowed, superlative most unbowed)
Not bowed; erect or upright.
Not subdued or deterred.
Anagrams
• bewound
Source: Wiktionary
Un*bowed", a. Etym: [Pref. un- not + bowed.]
Definition: Not bent or arched; not bowed down. Byron.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMPROVISED
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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