In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DETERGES
Verb
deterges
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of deterge
Anagrams
• regested
Source: Wiktionary
DETERGE
De*terge", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Deterged; p. pr. & vb. n. Deterging.] Etym: [L. detergere, detersum; de + tergere to rub or wipe off: cf. F. déterger.]
Definition: To cleanse; to purge away, as foul or offending matter from the body, or from an ulcer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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