In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SEQUESTRATING
Verb
sequestrating
present participle of sequestrate
Source: Wiktionary
SEQUESTRATE
Se*ques"trate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Sequestrated; p. pr. & vb. n. Sequestrating.]
Definition: To sequester.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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