In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OUTGENERALED
Verb
outgeneraled
simple past tense and past participle of outgeneral
Source: Wiktionary
OUTGENERAL
Out*gen"er*al, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Outgeneraled or Outgeneralled; p. pr. & vb. n. Outgeneraling or Outgeneralling.]
Definition: To exceed in generalship; to gain advantage over by superior military skill or executive ability; to outmaneuver. Chesterfield.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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