In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEGUMS
Verb
degums
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of degum
Anagrams
• Mudges, smudge
Source: Wiktionary
DEGUM
De*gum", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Degummed; p. pr. & vb. n. Degumming.]
Definition: To deprive of, or free from, gum; as, to degum ramie.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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