In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNHIVE
Etymology
Verb
unhive (third-person singular simple present unhives, present participle unhiving, simple past and past participle unhived)
(transitive) To drive or remove from a hive.
(transitive) To deprive (a crowd, etc.) of habitation or shelter.
Source: Wiktionary
Un*hive", v. t. v. t. Etym: [1 st pref. un- + hive.]
1. To drive or remove from a hive.
2. To deprive of habitation or shelter, as a crowd.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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