In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EMBROYDE
Em*broud"e, Em*browd"e, Em*broyd"e, v. t.
Definition: To embroider; to adorn. [Obs.] Embrowded was he, as it were a mead All full of fresshe flowers, white and red. Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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