In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUBMINISTERS
Verb
subministers
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of subminister
Source: Wiktionary
SUBMINISTER
Sub*min"is*ter, v. t. Etym: [L. subministrare, subministratum. See Sub-, and Ministre, v. t.]
Definition: To supply; to afford. [Obs.] Sir M. Hale.
Sub*min"is*ter, v. i.
Definition: To be subservient; to be useful. [Obs.] "Our passions . . . subminister to the best and worst purposes." L'EStrange.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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