In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ALLEGER
Etymology
Noun
alleger (plural allegers)
A person who alleges, especially one who makes a formal allegation.
Source: Wiktionary
Al*leg"er, n.
Definition: One who affirms or declares.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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KEEP
(verb) cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., ‘keep clean’; “hold in place”; “She always held herself as a lady”; “The students keep me on my toes”
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