In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHARGER
charger, courser
(noun) formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
charger, battery charger
(noun) a device that can hold a rechargeable battery by means of an electrical cable
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
charger (plural chargers)
a device that charges or recharges
(historical) a large horse trained for battle and used by the cavalry (of a lighter build than a destrier)
a large platter
a large decorative plate, sometimes used under dinner plates or other savoury-dish vessels in a multi-course meal; also service plate or underplate
one who charges
(firearms) a speedloader that holds several cartridges together in a single unit for easier loading of a firearm's magazine
(prison) a rectal concealment container for prohibited material such as money, drugs and tools
Source: Wiktionary
Char"ger, n.
1. One who, or that which charges.
2. An instrument for measuring or inserting a charge.
3. A large dish. [Obs.] Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger. Matt. xiv. 8.
4. A horse for battle or parade. Macaulay. And furious every charger neighed. Campbell.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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