In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HUSHERED
Verb
hushered
simple past tense and past participle of husher
Source: Wiktionary
HUSHER
Hush"er, n.
Definition: An usher. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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