In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IMBURSED
Verb
imbursed
simple past tense and past participle of imburse
Source: Wiktionary
IMBURSE
Im*burse", v. t. Etym: [Pref. im- in + burse: cf. F. embourser to put into one's purse. See Burse, and Purse.]
Definition: To supply or stock with money. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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