In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BESOTS
Verb
besots
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of besot
Anagrams
• betoss, bosset
Source: Wiktionary
BESOT
Be*sot", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Besotted; p. pr. & vb. n. Besotting.]
Definition: To make sottish; to make dull or stupid; to stupefy; to infatuate. Fools besotted with their crimes. Hudibras.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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