In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SAFEGUARD
precaution, safeguard, guard
(noun) a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; “he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution”; “an insurance policy is a good safeguard”; “we let our guard down”
safeguard, safe-conduct
(noun) a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
safeguard
(verb) make safe
safeguard
(verb) escort safely
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
safeguard (plural safeguards)
Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.
(obsolete) The monitor lizard.
Verb
safeguard (third-person singular simple present safeguards, present participle safeguarding, simple past and past participle safeguarded)
To protect, to keep safe.
To escort safely.
Anagrams
• saufgarde
Source: Wiktionary
Safe"guard`, n. Etym: [Safe = guard: cf. F. sauvegarde.]
1. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection. Shak. Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne. Granwille.
2. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.
3. A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct. Shak.
Safe"guard`, v. t.
Definition: To guard; to protect. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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