In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNWAYED
Etymology
Adjective
unwayed (comparative more unwayed, superlative most unwayed)
(obsolete) Not used to travel.
(obsolete) Having no ways or roads; pathless.
Source: Wiktionary
Un*wayed", a.
1. Not used to travel; as, colts that are unwayed. [Obs.] Suckling.
2. Having no ways or roads; pathless. [Obs.] Wyclif.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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