In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PRORATED
Verb
prorated
simple past tense and past participle of prorate
Anagrams
• parroted, predator, protrade, rope dart, teardrop
Source: Wiktionary
PRORATE
Pro*rate", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prorated; p. pr. & vb. n. Prorating.] Etym: [From L. pro rata (sc. parte) according to a certain part, in proportion.]
Definition: To divide or distribute proportionally; to assess pro rata. [U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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