In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
WITHDRAWING
Verb
withdrawing
present participle of withdraw
Noun
withdrawing (plural withdrawings)
withdrawal
Source: Wiktionary
WITHDRAW
With*draw", v. t. [imp. Withdrew; p. p. Withdrawn; p. pr. & vb. n. Withdrawing.] Etym: [With against + draw.]
1. To take back or away, as what has been bestowed or enjoyed; to draw back; to cause to move away or retire; as, to withdraw aid, favor, capital, or the like. Impossible it is that God should withdraw his presence from anything. Hooker.
2. To take back; to recall or retract; as, to withdraw false charges.
With*draw", v. i.
Definition: To retire; to retreat; to quit a company or place; to go away; as, he withdrew from the company. "When the sea withdrew." King Horn.
Syn.
– To recede; retrograde; go back.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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