In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CUPBEARERS
Noun
cupbearers
plural of cupbearer
Source: Wiktionary
CUPBEARER
Cup"bear`er (-br`r), n.
1. One whose office it is to fill and hand the cups at an enterainment.
2. (Antiq.)
Definition: One of the attendants of a prince or noble, permanently charged with the performance of this office for his master. "I was the king's cupbearer." Neh. i. 11.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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