In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PROPINED
Verb
propined
simple past tense and past participle of propine
Source: Wiktionary
PROPINE
Pro*pine", v. t. Etym: [L. propinare, Gr.
1. To pledge; to offer as a toast or a health in the manner of drinking, that is, by drinking first and passing the cup. [Obs.] The lovely sorceress mixed, and to the prince Health, peace, and joy propined. C. Smart.
2. Hence, to give in token of friendship. [Obs.]
3. To give, or deliver; to subject. [Obs.] Fotherby.
Pro*pine", n.
1. A pledge. [Obs. or Scot.]
2. A gift; esp., drink money. [Obs or Scot.]
Pro"pine, n. Etym: [Propyl + ethine.] (Chem.)
Definition: Same as Allylene.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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