In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OUTRECKONING
Verb
outreckoning
present participle of outreckon
Anagrams
• reckoning out
Source: Wiktionary
OUTRECKON
Out*reck"on, v. t.
Definition: To exceed in reckoning or computation. Bp. Pearson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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