In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
brakemen
plural of brakeman
• breakmen, embanker
Source: Wiktionary
Brake"man, n.; pl. Brakemen (.
1. (Railroads)
Definition: A man in charge of a brake or brakes.
2. (Mining)
Definition: The man in charge of the winding (or hoisting) engine for a mine.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 June 2025
(verb) raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type; “underlay the plate”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.