In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INTENERATES
Verb
intenerates
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of intenerate
Source: Wiktionary
INTENERATE
In*ten"er*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intenerated; p. pr. & vb. n. Intenerating.] Etym: [Pref. in- in + L. tener soft, tender. See Tender, a.]
Definition: To make tender or sensitive; to soften.
Fear intenerates the heart. Bp. Hall. So have I seen the little purls of a stream . . . intenerate the stubborn pavement. Jer. Taylor.
In*ten"er*ate, a.
Definition: Made tender or soft; softened. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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