In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
REBOILED
Verb
reboiled
simple past tense and past participle of reboil
Anagrams
• erodible
Source: Wiktionary
REBOIL
Re*boil", v. t. & i. Etym: [Pref. re- + boil: cf. F. rebouillir.]
1. To boil, or to cause to boil, again.
2. Fig.: To make or to become hot. [Obs.] Some of his companions thereat reboyleth. Sir T. Elyot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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