In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BEFOGS
Verb
befogs
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of befog
Source: Wiktionary
BEFOG
Be*fog", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Befogged; p. pr. & vb. n. Befogging.]
1. To involve in a fog; -- mostly as a participle or part. adj.
2. Hence: To confuse; to mystify.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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