In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DENUDING
Verb
denuding
present participle of denude
Source: Wiktionary
DENUDE
De*nude", v. t. Etym: [L. denudare; de- + nudare to make naked or bare, nudus naked. See Nude.]
Definition: To divest of all covering; to make bare or naked; to strip; to divest; as, to denude one of clothing, or lands.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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