In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DISATTIRES
Verb
disattires
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of disattire
Source: Wiktionary
DISATTIRE
Dis`at*tire", v. t. Etym: [Pref. dis- + attire: cf. OF. desatirier.]
Definition: To unrobe; to undress. Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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