In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INSTIMULATE
In*stim"u*late, v. t. Etym: [Pref. in- not + stimulate.]
Definition: Not to stimulate; to soothe; to quiet. [Obs.] Cheyne.
In*stim"u*late, v. t. Etym: [L. instimulatus, p. p. instimulare to stimulate. See 1st In-, and Stimulate.]
Definition: To stimulate; to excite. [Obs.] Cockerman.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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