In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INSWATHING
Verb
inswathing
present participle of inswathe
Source: Wiktionary
INSWATHE
In*swathe", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inswathed; p. pr. & vb. n. Inswating.]
Definition: To wrap up; to infold; to swathe. Inswathed sometimes in wandering mist. Tennyson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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