In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
WITTIER
WITTY
witty
(adjective) combining clever conception and facetious expression; “his sermons were unpredictably witty and satirical as well as eloquent”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
wittier
comparative form of witty
Source: Wiktionary
WITTY
Wit"ty, a. [Compar. Wittier; superl. Wittiest.] Etym: [AS. witig, wittig. See Wit, n.]
1. Possessed of wit; knowing; wise; skillful; judicious; clever; cunning. [Obs.] "The deep-revolving witty Buckingham." Shak.
2. Especially, possessing wit or humor; good at repartee; droll; facetious; sometimes, sarcastic; as, a witty remark, poem, and the like. "Honeycomb, who was so unmercifully witty upon the women." Addison.
Syn.
– Acute; smart; sharp; arch; keen; facetious; amusing; humorous; satirical; ironical; taunting.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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