In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OVERRIPENING
Verb
overripening
present participle of overripen
Source: Wiktionary
OVERRIPEN
O`ver*rip"en, v. t.
Definition: To make too ripe. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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