In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNYOKING
Verb
unyoking
present participle of unyoke
Noun
unyoking (plural unyokings)
The removal of a yoke.
Source: Wiktionary
UNYOKE
Un*yoke", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + yoke.]
1. To loose or free from a yoke. "Like youthful steers unyoked, they take their courses." Shak.
2. To part; to disjoin; to disconnect. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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