In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNDERVALUING
Verb
undervaluing
present participle of undervalue
Noun
undervaluing (plural undervaluings)
An undervaluation.
Source: Wiktionary
UNDERVALUE
Un`der*val"ue, v. t.
1. To value, rate, or estimate below the real worth; to depreciate.
2. To esteem lightly; to treat as of little worth; to hold in mean estimation; to despise. In comparison of it I undervalued all ensigns of authority. Atterbury. I write not this with the least intention to undervalue the other parts of poetry. Dryden.
Un`der*val"ue, n.
Definition: A low rate or price; a price less than the real worth; undervaluation. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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