In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OVERRATES
Verb
overrates
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of overrate
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• overstare
Source: Wiktionary
OVERRATE
O`ver*rate", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overrated; p. pr. & vb. n. Overrating.]
Definition: To rate or value too highly.
O"ver*rate`, n.
Definition: An excessive rate. [R.] Massinger.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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