In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VINEW
Etymology
Noun
vinew (uncountable)
(obsolete) moldiness, mould
Verb
vinew (third-person singular simple present vinews, present participle vinewing, simple past and past participle vinewed)
(obsolete) To become musty or mouldy.
Source: Wiktionary
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