In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BEWAILED
Verb
bewailed
simple past tense and past participle of bewail
Source: Wiktionary
BEWAIL
Be*wail", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bewailed; p. pr. & vb. n. Bewailing.]
Definition: To express deep sorrow for, as by wailing; to lament; to wail over. Hath widowed and unchilded many a one, Which to this hour bewail the injury. Shak.
Syn.
– To bemoan; grieve.
– See Deplore.
Be*wail", v. i.
Definition: To express grief; to lament. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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