In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AMOVING
Verb
amoving
present participle of amove
Anagrams
• ganovim
Source: Wiktionary
AMOVE
A*move", v. t. Etym: [L. amovere; a- (ab) + movere to move: cf. OF. amover.]
1. To remove, as a person or thing, from a position. [Obs.] Dr. H. More.
2. (Law)
Definition: To dismiss from an office or station.
A*move", v. t. & i. Etym: [OE. amovir, L. admovere to move to, to excite; ad + movere.]
Definition: To move or be moved; to excite. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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