In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FORSAYS
Verb
forsays
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of forsay
Source: Wiktionary
FORSAY
For*say", v. t. Etym: [AS. forsecgan to accuse; pref. for- + secgan to say.]
Definition: To forbid; to renounce; to forsake; to deny. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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