In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
REFOCILLATING
Verb
refocillating
present participle of refocillate
Source: Wiktionary
REFOCILLATE
Re*foc"il*late (r*fs"l*lt), v. t. Etym: [L. refocillatus, p. p. of refocillare; pref. re- re- + focillare to revive by warmth.]
Definition: To refresh; to revive. [Obs.] Aubrey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adjective) capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
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