In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PONTIFICATES
Noun
pontificates
plural of pontificate
Source: Wiktionary
PONTIFICATE
Pon*tif"i*cate, n. Etym: [L. pontificatus: cf. F. pontificat. See Pontiff.]
1. The state or dignity of a high priest; specifically, the office of the pope. Addison.
2. The term of office of a pontiff. Milman.
Pon*tif"i*cate, v. i. (R. C. Ch.)
Definition: To perform the duty of a pontiff.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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