In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OUTLAUGHS
Verb
outlaughs
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of outlaugh
Source: Wiktionary
OUTLAUGH
Out*laugh", v. t.
1. To surpass or outdo in laughing. Dryden.
2. To laugh (one) out of a purpose, principle, etc.; to discourage or discomfit by laughing; to laugh down. [R.] His apprehensions of being outlaughed will force him to continue in a restless obscurity. Franklin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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