In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ATTRITED
attrited
(adjective) worn by rubbing or friction
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
attrited
simple past tense and past participle of attrite
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• titrated
Source: Wiktionary
ATTRITE
At*trite", a. Etym: [L. attritus, p. p. of atterere; ad + terere to rub. See Trite.]
1. Rubbed; worn by friction. Milton.
2. (Theol.)
Definition: Repentant from fear of punishment; having attrition of grief for sin; -- opposed to contrite.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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