In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FRATERNIZE
fraternize, fraternise
(verb) be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
fraternize (third-person singular simple present fraternizes, present participle fraternizing, simple past and past participle fraternized)
(intransitive) To associate with others in a brotherly or friendly manner.
(intransitive) To associate as friends with an enemy, in violation of duty.
(intransitive) To have an intimate or sexual relationship with a forbidden member of the opposite sex; as, in some cases, football players with cheerleaders.
Source: Wiktionary
Fra"ter*nize ( or ; 277), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Fraternized; p. pr. & vb. n.. Fraternizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. fraterniser.]
Definition: To associate or hold fellowship as brothers, or as men of like occupation or character; to have brotherly feelings.
Fra"ter*nize, v. t.
Definition: To bring into fellowship or brotherly sympathy. Correspondence for fraternizing the two nations. Burke.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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