In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INTRUDING
intruding
(adjective) projecting inward
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
intruding
present participle of intrude
Noun
intruding (plural intrudings)
intrusion
Source: Wiktionary
INTRUDE
In*trude", v. i. Etym: [L. intrudere, intrusum; pref. in- in + trudere to thrust, akin to E. threat. See Threat.]
Definition: To thrust one's self in; to come or go in without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass; as, to intrude on families at unseasonable hours; to intrude on the lands of another. Thy wit wants edge And manners, to intrude where I am graced. Shak. Some thoughts rise and intrude upon us, while we shun them; others fly from us, when we would hold them. I. Watts.
In*trude", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intruded; p. pr. & vb. n. Intruding.]
1. To thrust or force (something) in or upon; especially, to force (one's self) in without leave or welcome; as, to intrude one's presence into a conference; to intrude one's opinions upon another.
2. To enter by force; to invade. [Obs.] Why should the worm intrude the maiden bud Shak.
3. (Geol.)
Definition: The cause to enter or force a way, as into the crevices of rocks.
Syn.
– To obtrude; encroach; infringe; intrench; trespass. See Obtrude.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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