In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNJOINT
Etymology
Verb
unjoint (third-person singular simple present unjoints, present participle unjointing, simple past and past participle unjointed)
(transitive) To dislocate.
(transitive) To disjoint.
Source: Wiktionary
Un*joint", v. t. Etym: [1st un- + joint.]
Definition: To disjoint.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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