In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RETAKING
recapture, retaking
(noun) the act of taking something back
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
retaking
present participle of retake
Noun
retaking (plural retakings)
The act of taking again.
Source: Wiktionary
RETAKE
Re*take", v. t.
1. To take or receive again.
2. To take from a captor; to recapture; as, to retake a ship or prisoners.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AGITATION
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