In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EMFORTH
Em*forth", prep. Etym: [AS. em-, emn-, in comp. equiv. to efen equal + for forth.]
Definition: According to; conformably to. [Obs.] Chaucer. Emforth my might, so far as lies in my power. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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