In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OUTGLEAM
Etymology
Verb
outgleam (third-person singular simple present outgleams, present participle outgleaming, simple past and past participle outgleamed)
(transitive) To shine more brightly than.
Source: Wiktionary
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