In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GENTILIZE
Etymology
Verb
gentilize (third-person singular simple present gentilizes, present participle gentilizing, simple past and past participle gentilized)
(transitive) To render gentile or gentlemanly.
(intransitive) To live like a gentile or heathen.
Source: Wiktionary
Gen"til*ize, v. i. Etym: [See Gentile.]
1. To live like a gentile or heathen. [Obs.] Milton.
2. To act the gentleman; -- with it (see It, 5). [Obs.]
Gen"til*ize, v. i.
Definition: To render gentile or gentlemanly; as, to gentilize your unworthy sones. [R.] Sylvester.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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