In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INTORTING
Verb
intorting
present participle of intort
Source: Wiktionary
INTORT
In*tort", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intorted; p. pr. & vb. n. Intorting.] Etym: [L. intortus, p. p. of intoquere to twist; pref. in- in + torquere to twist.]
Definition: To twist in and out; to twine; to wreathe; to wind; to wring. Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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