In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ROYALIZE
Etymology
Verb
royalize (third-person singular simple present royalizes, present participle royalizing, simple past and past participle royalized)
(transitive) To make royal or royalist.
Source: Wiktionary
Roy"al*ize, v. t.
Definition: to make royal. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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