In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MISTRAIN
Etymology
Verb
mistrain (third-person singular simple present mistrains, present participle mistraining, simple past and past participle mistrained)
(transitive) To draw (something) badly or in the wrong direction.
Anagrams
• Marinist, Martinis, Stanimir, antimirs, martinis
Source: Wiktionary
Mis*train", v. t.
Definition: To train amiss.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMPROVISED
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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