In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BEMISTS
Verb
bemists
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bemist
Source: Wiktionary
BEMIST
Be*mist", v. t.
Definition: To envelop in mist. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMPROVISED
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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