In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUBVOCAL
Etymology
Adjective
subvocal (not comparable)
Of or pertaining words or statements formed in thought and expressed inwardly but not, or not yet, uttered aloud.
(phonetics, dated) Of or pertaining to imperfectly articulated speech that is inaudible or barely audible; subtonic.
Source: Wiktionary
Sub*vo"cal, a. & n.
Definition: Same as Subtonic.
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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