In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DOMITABLE
Dom"i*ta*ble, a. Etym: [L. domitare to tame, fr. domare.]
Definition: That can be tamed. [R.] Sir M. Hale.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BEAR
(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; “She bears the title of Duchess”; “He held the governorship for almost a decade”
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