In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
CROSSBANDED
Verb
crossbanded
simple past tense and past participle of crossband
Source: Wiktionary
Cross"-band`ed (-bnd`d), a.
Definition: A term used when a narrow ribbon of veneer is inserted into the surfase of any piece of furniture, wainscoting, etc., so that the grain of it is contrary to the general surface.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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STAND
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
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