In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BODYGUARD
bodyguard
(noun) a group of men who escort and protect some important person
bodyguard, escort
(noun) someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
bodyguard (plural bodyguards)
A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting an individual.
Verb
bodyguard (third-person singular simple present bodyguards, present participle bodyguarding, simple past and past participle bodyguarded)
(transitive) To act as bodyguard for (someone); figuratively, to protect.
Source: Wiktionary
Bod"y*guard` (, n.
1. A guard to protect or defend the person; a lifeguard.
2. Retinue; attendance; following. Bp. Porteus.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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