In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BEWET
Etymology
Verb
bewet (third-person singular simple present bewets, present participle bewetting, simple past and past participle bewetted or bewet)
(transitive) To wet or moisten profusely.
Anagrams
• tweeb
Source: Wiktionary
Be*wet", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bewet, Bewetted.]
Definition: To wet or moisten. Gay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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