In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FORRAYING
Verb
forraying
present participle of forray
Source: Wiktionary
FORRAY
For"ray ( or ), v. t. Etym: [OE. forrayen. See Foray.]
Definition: To foray; to ravage; to pillage. For they that morn had forrayed all the land. Fairfax.
For"ray, n.
Definition: The act of ravaging; a ravaging; a predatory excursion. See Foray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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