In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FOREREACHED
Verb
forereached
simple past tense and past participle of forereach
Source: Wiktionary
FOREREACH
Fore*reach", v. t. (Naut.)
Definition: To advance or gain upon; -- said of a vessel that gains upon another when sailing closehauled.
Fore*reach", v. i. (Naut.)
Definition: To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays. R. H. Dana, Jr.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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