In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNHOUSED
Etymology
Verb
unhoused
simple past tense and past participle of unhouse
Adjective
unhoused (not comparable)
driven from one's home
homeless
not located within a housing
Antonyms
• housed
Source: Wiktionary
Un*housed", a.
1. Etym: [Properly p. p. of unhouse.]
Definition: Driven from a house; deprived of shelter.
2. Etym: [Pref. un- + housed.]
Definition: Not provided with a house or shelter; houseless; homeless.
UNHOUSE
Un*house", v. t. Etym: [1 st pref. un- + house.]
Definition: To drive from a house or habitation; to dislodge; hence, to deprive of shelter.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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