In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OUTSHINED
Verb
outshined
simple past tense and past participle of outshine
Source: Wiktionary
OUTSHINE
Out*shine", v. i.
Definition: To shine forth. "Bright, outshining beams." Shak.
Out*shine", v. t.
Definition: To excel in splendor. A throne of royal state, which far Outshone the wealth of Ormus and of Ind. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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