In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ABATER
Etymology
Noun
abater (plural abaters)
One who, or that which, abates. [From 16th century.]
Anagrams
• bat ear, rabate, trabea
Source: Wiktionary
A*bat"er, n.
Definition: One who, or that which, abates.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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