In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEMAGOGUES
Noun
demagogues
plural of demagogue
Verb
demagogues
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of demagogue
Source: Wiktionary
DEMAGOGUE
Dem"a*gogue, n. Etym: [Gr. act: cf. F. démagogue.]
Definition: A leader of the rabble; one who attempts to control the multitude by specious or deceitful arts; an unprincipled and factious mob orator or political leader.
DEMAGOGUE
Dem"a*gogue, n. Etym: [Gr. act: cf. F. démagogue.]
Definition: A leader of the rabble; one who attempts to control the multitude by specious or deceitful arts; an unprincipled and factious mob orator or political leader.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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