In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MARTYRIZE
martyr, martyrize, martyrise
(verb) torture and torment like a martyr
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
martyrize (third-person singular simple present martyrizes, present participle martyrizing, simple past and past participle martyrized)
(transitive) To make a martyr of (someone).
Synonyms
• to martyr
Source: Wiktionary
Mar"tyr*ize, v. t. Etym: [Cf. F. martyriser, LL. martyrizare.]
Definition: To make a martyr of. Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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