In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VERBIGERATING
Verb
verbigerating
present participle of verbigerate
Source: Wiktionary
VERBIGERATE
Ver*big"er*ate, v. i. [imp. & p. p. -ated; p. pr. & vb. n. -ating.] [L. verbigerate, -atum, to talk.]
1. To talk; chat. [Obs.]
2. (Med.) To repeat a word or sentence, in speaking or writing, without wishing to do so or in spite of efforts to cease. -- Ver*big`er*a"tion (#), n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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