In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FORESAYS
Verb
foresays
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of foresay
Source: Wiktionary
FORESAY
Fore*say", v. t. Etym: [AS. foresecgan; fore + secgan to say. See Say, v. t.]
Definition: To foretell. [Obs.] Her danger nigh that sudden change foresaid. Fairfax.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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