In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
In*sim"u*late, v. t. Etym: [L. insimulatus, p. p. of insimulare to accuse.]
Definition: To accuse. [Obs.] Donne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 July 2024
(noun) an excited state of agitation; “he was in a dither”; “there was a terrible flap about the theft”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.