In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CIRCUMMURING
Verb
circummuring
present participle of circummure
Source: Wiktionary
CIRCUMMURE
Cir`cum*mure", v. t. Etym: [Pref. circum- + mure, v. t.]
Definition: To encompass with a wall. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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