In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IRIDIZED
Verb
iridized
simple past tense and past participle of iridize
Source: Wiktionary
IRIDIZE
Ir"i*dize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Iridized; p. pr. & vb. n. Iridizing.]
1. To point or tip with iridium, as a gold pen.
2. To make iridescent; as, to iridize glass.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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