In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNGLUED
Etymology
Verb
unglued
simple past tense and past participle of unglue
Adjective
unglued (comparative more unglued, superlative most unglued)
(not comparable) Not secured with glue.
(comparable, slang) Insane, upset.
Anagrams
• unguled
Source: Wiktionary
UNGLUE
Un*glue", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + glue.]
Definition: To separate, part, or open, as anything fastened with glue. She stretches, gapes, unglues her eyes, And asks if it be time to rise. Swift.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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