In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POLYGRAPHING
Verb
polygraphing
present participle of polygraph
Source: Wiktionary
POLYGRAPH
Pol"y*graph, n. Etym: [Gr. polygraphe.]
1. An instrument for multiplying copies of a writing; a manifold writer; a copying machine.
2. In bibliography, a collection of different works, either by one or several authors. Brande & C.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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