In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OVERWORKING
overwork, overworking
(noun) the act of working too much or too long; “he became ill from overwork”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
overworking
present participle of overwork
Anagrams
• working over
Source: Wiktionary
OVERWORK
O`ver*work", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overworked or Overwrought (; p. pr. & vb. n. Overworking.]
1. To work beyond the strength; to cause to labor too much or too long; to tire excessively; as, to overwork a horse.
2. To fill too full of work; to crowd with labor. My days with toil are overwrought. Longfellow.
3. To decorate all over.
O`ver*work", v. t.
Definition: To work too much, or beyond one's strength.
O"ver*work`, n.
Definition: Work in excess of the usual or stipulated time or quantity; extra work; also, excessive labor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ENDLESSLY
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