In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SERPENTIZES
Verb
serpentizes
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of serpentize
Source: Wiktionary
SERPENTIZE
Ser"pent*ize, v. i.
Definition: To turn or bend like a serpent, first in one direction and then in the opposite; to meander; to wind; to serpentine. [R.] The river runs before the door, and serpentizes more than you can conceive. Walpole.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DISPERSION
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