In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COWPUNCHER
cowboy, cowpuncher, puncher, cowman, cattleman, cowpoke, cowhand, cowherd
(noun) a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
cowpuncher (plural cowpunchers)
(informal) A cowboy
The miscellaneous setting of horses, dogs, saddles, wagons, guns, and cow-punchers' paraphernalia oppressed the metropolitan eyes of the wrecked sportsman.
Source: Wiktionary
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