In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SARCOPHILE
Sar"co*phile, n. Etym: [Sacro- + Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A flesh-eating animal, especially any one of the carnivorous marsupials.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BEATIFY
(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”
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