In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HOTPRESSED
Verb
hotpressed
simple past tense and past participle of hotpress
Adjective
hotpressed (comparative more hotpressed, superlative most hotpressed)
that has been heated and pressed
Source: Wiktionary
Hot"pressed`, a.
Definition: Pressed while heat is applied. See Hotpress, v. t.
HOTPRESS
Hot"press`, v. t.
Definition: To apply to, in conjunction with mechanical pressure, for the purpose of giving a smooth and glosay surface, or to express oil, etc.; as, to hotpress paper, linen, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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