In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
REUPHOLSTER
Etymology
Verb
reupholster (third-person singular simple present reupholsters, present participle reupholstering, simple past and past participle reupholstered)
To upholster again; to replace the attached fabric covering on furniture.
Anagrams
• upholsterer
Source: Wiktionary
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SUFFOCATION
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