In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OVERTRADE
Etymology
Verb
overtrade (third-person singular simple present overtrades, present participle overtrading, simple past and past participle overtraded)
To trade beyond one's capital; to buy goods beyond the means of paying for or selling them; to overstock the market.
Anagrams
• over-rated, overrated, overtread
Source: Wiktionary
O`ver*trade", v. i.
Definition: To trade beyond one's capital; to buy goods beyond the means of paying for or seleng them; to overstock the market.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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