In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VERTUOUS
Adjective
vertuous (comparative more vertuous, superlative most vertuous)
Obsolete spelling of virtuous.
Source: Wiktionary
Ver"tu*ous, a.
Definition: Virtuous; powerful. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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