In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ASSERTOR
Etymology
Noun
assertor (plural assertors)
One who asserts or avers.
One who supports, affirms, defends, or vindicates; a champion.
Anagrams
• Serratos, assorter, oratress, reassort, reroasts, roasters
Source: Wiktionary
As*sert"or, n. Etym: [L., fr. asserere.]
Definition: One who asserts or avers; one who maintains or vindicates a claim or a right; an affirmer, supporter, or vindicator; a defender; an asserter. The assertors of liberty said not a word. Macaulay. Faithful assertor of thy country's cause. Prior.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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