In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AMERICANIZE
Americanize, Americanise
(verb) become American in character; “After a year in Iowa, he has totally Americanized”
Americanize, Americanise
(verb) make American in character; “The year in the US has completely Americanized him”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
A*mer"i*can*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Americanizer; p. pr. & vb. n. Americanizing.]
Definition: To render American; to assimilate to the Americans in customs, ideas, etc.; to stamp with American characteristics.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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