In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DENAYING
Verb
denaying
present participle of denay
Source: Wiktionary
DENAY
De*nay", v. t. Etym: [See Deny.]
Definition: To deny. [Obs.] That with great rage he stoutly doth denay. Spenser.
De*nay", n.
Definition: Denial; refusal. [Obs.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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