In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FORYETTEN
For*yet"ten, obs.
Definition: p. p. of Foryete. Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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