In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNPAID
unpaid
(adjective) not paid; āunpaid wagesā; āan unpaid billā
amateur, recreational, unpaid
(adjective) engaged in as a pastime; āan amateur painterā; āgained valuable experience in amateur theatricalsā; ārecreational golfersā; āreading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulatingā; āunpaid extras in the documentaryā
unpaid, volunteer
(adjective) without payment; āthe soup kitchen was run primarily by unpaid helpersā; āa volunteer fire departmentā
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
unpaid (not comparable)
Not paid for.
Antonym: paid
Of work: done without agreed payment, usually voluntarily.
Synonyms: unsalaried, unwaged
Antonym: paid
Anagrams
• pudina
Source: Wiktionary
UNPAY
Un*pay", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + pay.]
Definition: To undo, take back, or annul, as a payment. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., āthe father of the brideā instead of āthe brideās fatherā
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