In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POMATUMED
Verb
pomatumed
simple past tense and past participle of pomatum
Source: Wiktionary
POMATUM
Po*ma"tum, n. Etym: [See Pomade.]
Definition: A perfumed unguent or composition, chiefly used in dressing the hair; pomade. Wiseman.
Po*ma"tum, v. t.
Definition: To dress with pomatum.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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