In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OUTSHINING
Verb
outshining
present participle of outshine
Noun
outshining (plural outshinings)
A shining outward; effulgence.
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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BEATIFY
(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”
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