In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ENTWINES
Verb
entwines
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of entwine
Source: Wiktionary
ENTWINE
En*twine", v. t. Etym: [Pref. en- + twine. Cf. Intwine.]
Definition: To twine, twist, or wreathe together or round. [Written also intwine.] Entwined in duskier wreaths her braided locks. Shelley. Thy glorious household stuff did me entwine. Herbert.
En*twine", v. i.
Definition: To be twisted or twined. With whose imperial laurels might entwine no cypress. De Quincey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SOLICITOUSLY
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