In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DISSIMULATES
Verb
dissimulates
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dissimulate
Source: Wiktionary
DISSIMULATE
Dis*sim"u*late, a. Etym: [L. dissimulatus, p. p. of dissimulare. See Dissemble.]
Definition: Feigning; simulating; pretending. [Obs.] Henryson.
Dis*sim"u*late, v. i.
Definition: To dissemble; to feign; to pretend.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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