In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BEMOCK
mock, bemock
(verb) treat with contempt; “The new constitution mocks all democratic principles”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
bemock (third-person singular simple present bemocks, present participle bemocking, simple past and past participle bemocked)
(archaic) To ridicule or mock.
(transitive) To mock repeatedly; flout.
(transitive) To cause to appear as if mock or unreal; excel or surpass, as the genuine surpasses the counterfeit.
Source: Wiktionary
Be*mock", v. t.
Definition: To mock; to ridicule. Bemock the modest moon. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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