In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ENSCONCED
Adjective
ensconced (not comparable)
Placed in a secure environment.
Settled comfortably.
Verb
ensconced
simple past tense and past participle of ensconce
Anagrams
• condences
Source: Wiktionary
ENSCONCE
En*sconce", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ensconced; imp. & p. p. Ensconcing.]
Definition: To cover or shelter, as with a sconce or fort; to place or hide securely; to conceal. She shall not see me: I will ensconce me behind the arras. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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