In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ARISTOCRAT
aristocrat, blue blood, patrician
(noun) a member of the aristocracy
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
aristocrat (plural aristocrats)
One of the aristocracy, nobility, or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble (originally in Revolutionary France).
A proponent of aristocracy; an advocate of aristocratic government.
Antonyms
• commoner
• plebeian
Hyponyms
• See also nobleman
Anagrams
• traciators
Source: Wiktionary
A*ris"to*crat, n. Etym: [F. aristocrate. See Aristocracy.]
1. One of the aristocracy or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble.
2. One who is overbearing in his temper or habits; a proud or haughty person. A born aristocrat, bred radical. Mrs. Browning.
3. One who favors an aristocracy as a form of government, or believes the aristocracy should govern. His whole family are accused of being aristocrats. Romilly.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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