In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BEDROPPED
Verb
bedropped
simple past tense and past participle of bedrop
Source: Wiktionary
BEDROP
Be*drop", v. t.
Definition: To sprinkle, as with drops. The yellow carp, in scales bedropped with gold. Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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