In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COMPEARED
Verb
compeared
simple past tense and past participle of compear
Source: Wiktionary
COMPEAR
Com*pear", v. i. Etym: [F. comparior, L. compar; com- + par to appear.]
1. To appear. [Obs.]
2. (Law)
Definition: To appear in court personally or by attorney. [Scot]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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