In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TRANQUILIZES
Verb
tranquilizes
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tranquilize
Source: Wiktionary
TRANQUILIZE
Tran"quil*ize, Tran"quil*lize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tranquilized or Tranquilliized; p. pr. & vb. n. Tranquilizing or Tranquillizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. tranquilliser.]
Definition: To render tranquil; to allay when agitated; to compose; to make calm and peaceful; as, to tranquilize a state disturbed by factions or civil commotions; to tranquilize the mind.
Syn.
– To quiet; compose; still; soothe; appease; calm; pacify.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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