In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INTERMARRY
intermarry
(verb) marry within the same ethnic, social, or family group
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
intermarry (third-person singular simple present intermarries, present participle intermarrying, simple past and past participle intermarried)
To marry a member of another group, social stratum, or religion.
To marry within the same ethnic, social, or family group.
Source: Wiktionary
In`ter*mar"ry, v. i.
Definition: To become connected by marriage between their members; to give and take mutually in marriage; -- said of families, ranks, castes, etc. About the middle of the fourth century from the building of Rome, it was declared lawful for nobles and plebeians to intermarry. Swift.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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