In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CLIMATIZE
Etymology
Verb
climatize (third-person singular simple present climatizes, present participle climatizing, simple past and past participle climatized)
To acclimate or become acclimated.
To adapt for comfort in extreme climates, especially as regards to temperature.
Source: Wiktionary
Cli"ma*tize, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Climatized; p. pr. & vb. n. Climatizing.]
Definition: To acclimate or become acclimated.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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