In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FORFENDING
Verb
forfending
present participle of forfend
Source: Wiktionary
FORFEND
For*fend", v. t. Etym: [Pref. for- + fend. See Forewend.]
Definition: To prohibit; to forbid; to avert. [Archaic] Which peril heaven forefend! Shak.
Note: This is etymologically the preferable spelling.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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