In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DISENTHRALL
Etymology
Verb
disenthrall (third-person singular simple present disenthralls, present participle disenthralling, simple past and past participle disenthralled)
(transitive) To free from slavery or captivation.
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• Litherlands
Source: Wiktionary
Dis`en*thrall", v. t. Etym: [See Enthrall.]
Definition: To release from thralldom or slavery; to give freedom to; to disinthrall. [Written also disenthral.] Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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