In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
WIELDY
wieldy
(adjective) easy to handle or use or manage; “a large but wieldy book”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
wieldy (comparative wieldier, superlative wieldiest)
(obsolete, except, Britain, dialectal) Able to wield one's body well; active, dexterous.
Synonyms: agile, nimble, vigorous
Capable of being easily wielded or managed; handy.
Synonyms: manageable, wieldsome
Antonym: unwieldy
Anagrams
• Wildey, dewily, widely
Source: Wiktionary
Wield"y, a.
Definition: Capable of being wielded; manageable; wieldable; -- opposed to unwieldy. [R.] Johnson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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