In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEPOLISH
Etymology
Verb
depolish (third-person singular simple present depolishes, present participle depolishing, simple past and past participle depolished)
(transitive) To remove the polish from.
Anagrams
• lodeship, polished
Source: Wiktionary
De*pol"ish, v. t.
Definition: To remove the polish or glaze from.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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