In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POLARIZED
Adjective
polarized (comparative more polarized, superlative most polarized)
(US) Having a distinctive polarization.
(US) Of a group or situation, being at two or more extremes.
Verb
polarized
simple past tense and past participle of polarize
Source: Wiktionary
POLARIZE
Po"lar*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Polarized; p. pr. & vb. n. Polarizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. polariser.]
Definition: To communicate polarity to.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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