In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DIREMPTS
Verb
dirempts
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dirempt
Source: Wiktionary
DIREMPT
Di*rempt", a. Etym: [L. diremptus, p. p. of dirimere to take apart, separate; di- = dis- + emere to buy, orig., to take.]
Definition: Divided; separated. [Obs.] Stow.
Di*rempt", v. t.
Definition: To separate by force; to tear apart. [Obs.] Holinshed.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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