In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UPBORE
Verb
upbore
simple past tense and past participle of upbear
Anagrams
• bore up
Source: Wiktionary
UPBEAR
Up*bear", v. t.
Definition: To bear up; to raise aloft; to support in an elevated situation; to sustain. Spenser. One short sigh of breath, upbore Even to the seat of God. Milton. A monstrous wave upbore The chief, and dashed him on the craggy shore. Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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