In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BEMOAN
deplore, lament, bewail, bemoan
(verb) regret strongly; “I deplore this hostile action”; “we lamented the loss of benefits”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
bemoan (third-person singular simple present bemoans, present participle bemoaning, simple past and past participle bemoaned)
(transitive) To moan or complain about (something).
Synonyms: bewail, lament, mourn
(transitive, reflexive) To be dismayed or worried about (someone), particularly because of their situation or what has happened to them.
Anagrams
• Beamon, on-beam, onbeam
Source: Wiktionary
Be*moan", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bemoaned; p. pr. & vb. n. Bemoaning.] Etym: [OE. bimenen, AS. bem; pref. be- + m to moan. See Moan.]
Definition: To express deep grief for by moaning; to express sorrow for; to lament; to bewail; to pity or sympathize with. Implores their pity, and his pain bemoans. Dryden.
Syn.
– See Deplore.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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