In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IMMUTE
Im*mute", v. t. Etym: [L. immutare, immutatum; perf. im- in + mutare to change : cf. OF. immuter.]
Definition: To change or alter. [Obs.] J. Salkeld.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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