In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNGIRD
Etymology
Verb
ungird (third-person singular simple present ungirds, present participle ungirding, simple past and past participle ungirded)
To loosen the girdle or band of.
To unbind or unload.
Anagrams
• Durgin, During, during
Source: Wiktionary
Un*gird", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + gird.]
Definition: To loose the girdle or band of; to unbind; to unload. He ungirded his camels. Gen. xxiv. 32.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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