In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
chasers
plural of chaser
• Aschers, Rasches, Schaers, cashers, crashes, eschars
Source: Wiktionary
Chas"er, n.
1. One who or that which chases; a pursuer; a driver; a hunter.
2. (Naut.)
Definition: Same as Chase gun, esp. in terms bow chaser and stern chaser. See under Bow, Stern.
Chas"er, n.
1. One who chases or engraves. See 5th Chase, and Enchase.
2. (Mech.)
Definition: A tool with several points, used for cutting or finishing screw threads, either external or internal, on work revolving in a lathe.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 November 2024
(adjective) furnished with inhabitants; āthe area is well populatedā; āforests populated with all kinds of wild lifeā
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.