In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DOMIFY
Dom"i*fy, v. t. Etym: [L. domus + -fy: cf. F. domifier.]
1. (Astrol.)
Definition: To divide, as the heavens, into twelve houses. See House, in astrological sense. [Obs.]
2. To tame; to domesticate. [Obs.] Johnson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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