In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHARIOTEER
Auriga, Charioteer
(noun) a conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Great Bear and Orion at edge of Milky Way
charioteer
(noun) the driver of a chariot
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
charioteer (plural charioteers)
A person who drives a chariot.
Verb
charioteer (third-person singular simple present charioteers, present participle charioteering, simple past and past participle charioteered)
(intransitive) To drive a chariot.
(transitive) To drive someone in a chariot.
Source: Wiktionary
Char`i*ot*eer", n.
1. One who drives a chariot.
2. (Astron.)
Definition: A constellation. See Auriga, and Wagones.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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