In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BEJEWELS
Verb
bejewels
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bejewel
Source: Wiktionary
BEJEWEL
Be*jew"el, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bejeweled or Bejewelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Bejeweling or Bejewelling.]
Definition: To ornament with a jewel or with jewels; to spangle. "Bejeweled hands." Thackeray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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