In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ENLIVENS
Verb
enlivens
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of enliven
Source: Wiktionary
ENLIVEN
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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