In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ABSENTEES
Noun
absentees
plural of absentee
Source: Wiktionary
ABSENTEE
Ab`sen*tee", n.
Definition: One who absents himself from his country, office, post, or duty; especially, a landholder who lives in another country or district than that where his estate is situated; as, an Irish absentee. Macaulay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SOAK
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