In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CONDUCTRESS
conductress
(noun) a woman conductor
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
conductress
a female conductor
Source: Wiktionary
Con*duct"ress, n.
Definition: A woman who leads or directs; a directress.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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