In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNHELMED
Verb
unhelmed
simple past tense and past participle of unhelm
Adjective
unhelmed (not comparable)
Not helmed; not wearing a helm.
Source: Wiktionary
Un*helmed", a.
1. Etym: [Properly p. p. of unhelm.]
Definition: Divested or deprived of the helm or helmet.
2. Etym: [Pref. un- not + helm.]
Definition: Not wearing a helmet; without a helmet. Sir W. Scott.
UNHELM
Un*helm", v. t. Etym: [1 st pref. un- + helm.]
Definition: To deprive of the helm or helmet. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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