In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RARIFY
complicate, refine, rarify, elaborate
(verb) make more complex, intricate, or richer; “refine a design or pattern”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
rarify (third-person singular simple present rarifies, present participle rarifying, simple past and past participle rarified)
Alternative spelling of rarefy
Anagrams
• friary
Source: Wiktionary
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