In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BEPLASTERS
Verb
beplasters
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of beplaster
Source: Wiktionary
BEPLASTER
Be*plas"ter, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Beplastered; p. pr. & vb. n. Beplastering.]
Definition: To plaster over; to cover or smear thickly; to bedaub. Beplastered with rouge. Goldsmith.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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