In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ATHEIZES
Verb
atheizes
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of atheize
Source: Wiktionary
ATHEIZE
A"the*ize, v. t.
Definition: To render atheistic or godless. [R.] They endeavored to atheize one another. Berkeley.
A"the*ize, v. i.
Definition: To discourse, argue, or act as an atheist. [R.] -- A"the*i`zer, n. Cudworth.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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