In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PARAPHING
Verb
paraphing
present participle of paraph
Source: Wiktionary
PARAPH
Par"aph, n. Etym: [F. paraphe, parafe, contr. fr. paragraphe.]
Definition: A flourish made with the pen at the end of a signature. In the Middle Ages, this formed a sort of rude safeguard against forgery. Brande & C.
Par"aph, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Paraphed; p. pr. & vb. n. Paraphing.] Etym: [Cf. F. parapher, parafer.]
Definition: To add a paraph to; to sign, esp. with the initials.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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