In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNSTOCKS
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unstocks
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of unstock
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UNSTOCK
Un*stock", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + stock.]
1. To deprive of a stock; to remove the stock from; to loose from that which fixes, or holds fast.
2. To remove from the stocks, as a ship.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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