In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PONTIFY
Etymology
Verb
pontify (third-person singular simple present pontifies, present participle pontifying, simple past and past participle pontified)
To pontificate.
Source: Wiktionary
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