In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NOBILITATING
Verb
nobilitating
present participle of nobilitate
Source: Wiktionary
NOBILITATE
No*bil"i*tate, v. t. Etym: [L. nobilitatus, p.p. of nobilitare.]
Definition: To make noble; to ennoble; to exalt. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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