In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INSPIRITING
heartening, inspiriting
(adjective) cheerfully encouraging
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
inspiriting
present participle of inspirit
Adjective
inspiriting (comparative more inspiriting, superlative most inspiriting)
Giving impetus or spirit; animating, encouraging.
Source: Wiktionary
INSPIRIT
In*spir"it, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inspirited; p. pr. & vb. n. Inspiriting.]
Definition: To infuse new life or spirit into; to animate; to encourage; to invigorate. The courage of Agamemnon is inspirited by the love of empire and ambition. Pope.
Syn.
– To enliven; invigorate; exhilarate; animate; cheer; encourage; inspire.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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