In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INTERPONING
Verb
interponing
present participle of interpone
Source: Wiktionary
INTERPONE
In`ter*pone", v. t. Etym: [L. interponere; inter between + ponere to place. See Position.]
Definition: To interpose; to insert or place between. [R.] Cudworth.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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