In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNBAR
unbar
(verb) remove a bar from (a door)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
unbar (third-person singular simple present unbars, present participle unbarring, simple past and past participle unbarred)
(transitive) To remove an impediment that obstructs the passage of (someone or something).
(transitive) To remove a prohibition.
(transitive) To unlock or unbolt a door that had been locked or bolted with a bar.
Anagrams
• Braun, Buran, Rabun, Urban, aburn, unabr., urban
Source: Wiktionary
Un*bar", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + bar.]
Definition: To remove a bar or bars from; to unbolt; to open; as, to unbar a gate. Heber.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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