In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VIVE
Etymology
Adjective
vive (comparative more vive, superlative most vive)
(obsolete) lively, animated; forcible
Source: Wiktionary
Vive (vev). Etym: [F., imperative sing. pres. fr. vivre to live, L. vivere.]
Definition: Long live, that is, success to; as, vive le roi, long live the king; vive la bagatelle, success to trifles or sport.
Vive (viv), a. Etym: [L. vivus: cf. F. vif. See Vivid.]
Definition: Lively; animated; forcible. [Obs.] Bacon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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