In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TORPIFY
Tor"pi*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Torpified; p. pr. & vb. n. Torpifying. (.] Etym: [L. torpere to be torpid + -fy.]
Definition: To make torpid; to numb, or benumb.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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