In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OVERCOUNT
Etymology
Verb
overcount (third-person singular simple present overcounts, present participle overcounting, simple past and past participle overcounted)
(transitive) To count more of something than are actually present, or to count one thing disproportionately more than another
(transitive) To outnumber.
Antonyms
• undercount
Noun
overcount (plural overcounts)
An incorrect count that is too high.
Antonyms
• undercount
Source: Wiktionary
O`ver*count", v. t.
Definition: To rate too high; to outnumber. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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