In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNPREACH
Etymology
Verb
unpreach (third-person singular simple present unpreaches, present participle unpreaching, simple past and past participle unpreached)
(transitive) To undo or overthrow by preaching; to recant (something preached before).
Source: Wiktionary
Un*preach", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + preach.]
Definition: To undo or overthrow by preaching. [R.] De Foe.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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