In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNMOORED
Etymology
Adjective
unmoored (not comparable)
Not moored.
(figurative) Mentally immature, unstable, or lacking in emotional connections.
Source: Wiktionary
UNMOOR
Un*moor", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + moor.] (Naut.) (a) To cause to ride with one anchor less than before, after having been moored by two or more anchors. (b) To loose from anchorage. See Moor, v. t.
Un*moor", v. i.
Definition: To weigh anchor. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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