In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BECHANCING
Verb
bechancing
present participle of bechance
Source: Wiktionary
BECHANCE
Be*chance", adv. Etym: [Pref. be- for by + chance.]
Definition: By chance; by accident. [Obs.] Grafton.
Be*chance", v. t. & i.
Definition: To befall; to chance; to happen to. God knows what hath bechanced them. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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