In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEMIGRATE
Dem"i*grate, v. i. Etym: [L. demigrare, demigratum, to emigrate. See De-, and Migrate.]
Definition: To emigrate. [Obs.] Cockeram.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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