In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BALKER
balker, baulker, noncompliant
(noun) a person who refuses to comply
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
balker (plural balkers)
One who, or that which balks.
A person who stands on a rock or eminence to observe shoals of herring, etc, and to give notice to the men in boats which way they pass.
Synonyms
• conder
• huer
Anagrams
• Blaker
Source: Wiktionary
Balk"er, n. Etym: [See 2d Balk.]
Definition: One who, or that which balks.
Balk"er, n. Etym: [See last Balk.]
Definition: A person who stands on a rock or eminence to espy the shoals of herring, etc., and to give notice to the men in boats which way they pass; a conder; a huer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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