In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HYPOSTATIZING
Verb
hypostatizing
present participle of hypostatize
Source: Wiktionary
HYPOSTATIZE
Hy*pos"ta*tize, v. t.
1. To make into, or regarded as, a separate and distinct substance. Looked upon both species and genera as hypostatized universals. Pop. Sci. Monthly.
2. To attribute actual or personal existence to. Sir W. Hamilton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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