In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ENERVES
Verb
enerves
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of enerve
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• Sevener, Vereens, eveners, veneers, versene
Source: Wiktionary
ENERVE
E*nerve", v. t. Etym: [Cf. F. Ă©nerver. See Enervate.]
Definition: To weaken; to enervate. [Obs.] Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMPROVISED
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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