In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EFFUSING
Verb
effusing
present participle of effuse
Source: Wiktionary
EFFUSE
Ef*fuse", a. Etym: [L. effusus, p. p. of effundere to pour out; ex + fundere to pour. See Fuse to melt.]
1. Poured out freely; profuse. [Obs.] So should our joy be very effuse. Barrow.
2. Disposed to pour out freely; prodigal. [Obs.] Young.
3. (Bot.)
Definition: Spreading loosely, especially on one side; as, an effuse inflorescence. Loudon.
4. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Having the lips, or edges, of the aperture abruptly spreading;
– said of certain shells.
Ef*fuse", n.
Definition: Effusion; loss. "Much effuse of blood." Shak.
Ef*fuse", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Effused; p. pr. & vb. n. Effusing.]
Definition: To pour out like a stream or freely; to cause to exude; to shed. [R.] With gushing blood effused. Milton.
Ef*fuse", v. i.
Definition: To emanate; to issue. Thomson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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