In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PERCUSSING
Verb
percussing
present participle of percuss
Source: Wiktionary
PERCUSS
Per*cuss", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Percussed; p. pr. & vb. n. Percussing.] Etym: [L. percussus, p.p. of percutere; per + quatere to shake, strike. See Quash.]
Definition: To strike smartly; to strike upon or against; as, to percuss the chest in medical examination. Flame percussed by air giveth a noise. Bacon.
Per*cuss", v. i. (Med.)
Definition: To strike or tap in an examination by percussion. See Percussion, 3. Quain.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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