In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EXHORTS
Verb
exhorts
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of exhort
Source: Wiktionary
EXHORT
Ex*hort", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Exhorted; p. pr. & vb. n. Exhorting.] Etym: [L. exhortari; ex out + hortari to incite, encourage; cf. F. exhorter. See Hortative.]
Definition: To incite by words or advice; to animate or urge by arguments, as to a good deed or laudable conduct; to address exhortation to; to urge strongly; hence, to advise, warn, or caution. Examples gross as earth exhort me. Shak. Let me exhort you to take care of yourself. J. D. Forbes.
Ex*hort", v. i.
Definition: To deliver exhortation; to use words or arguments to incite to good deeds. With many other words did he testify and exhort. Acts ii. 40.
Ex*hort", n.
Definition: Exhortation. [Obs.] Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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