In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ENLIVEN
enliven, liven, liven up, invigorate, animate
(verb) make lively; “let’s liven up this room a bit”
inspire, animate, invigorate, enliven, exalt
(verb) heighten or intensify; “These paintings exalt the imagination”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
enliven (third-person singular simple present enlivens, present participle enlivening, simple past and past participle enlivened)
(archaic, transitive) To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.
(transitive) To make more lively, cheerful or interesting.
Synonyms
• liven
• liven up
Source: Wiktionary
En*liv"en, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enlivened; p. pr. & vb. n. Enlivening.] Etym: [Pref. en- + liven.].
1. To give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire. Lo! of themselves th' enlivened chessmen move. Cowley.
2. To give spirit or vivacity to; to make sprightly, gay, or cheerful; to animate; as, mirth and good humor enliven a company; enlivening strains of music.
Syn.
– To animate; rouse; inspire; cheer; encourage; comfort; exhilarate; inspirit; invigorate.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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