In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VICISSITUDINOUS
Adjective
vicissitudinous (comparative more vicissitudinous, superlative most vicissitudinous)
Characterized by or filled with vicissitudes.
Synonyms
• vicissitudinary
Source: Wiktionary
Vi*cis`si*tu"di*nous, a.
Definition: Full of, or subject to, changes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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