In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EMBLOSSOM
Etymology
Verb
emblossom (third-person singular simple present emblossoms, present participle emblossoming, simple past and past participle emblossomed)
(transitive, poetic) To cover with blossoms.
Source: Wiktionary
Em*blos"som, v. t.
Definition: To cover or adorn with blossoms. On the white emblossomed spray. J. Cunningham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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