In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ZINCIFY
Etymology
Verb
zincify (third-person singular simple present zincifies, present participle zincifying, simple past and past participle zincified)
(transitive) To coat or impregnate with zinc.
Source: Wiktionary
Zinc"i*fy, v. t. Etym: [Zinc + -fy.] (Metal.)
Definition: To coat or impregnate with zinc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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