In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DESPERADO
desperado, desperate criminal
(noun) a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
desperado (plural desperadoes or desperados)
A bold outlaw, especially one from southern portions of the Wild West.
(colloquial) A person in desperate circumstances or who is at the point of desperation, such as a down-and-outer, an addict, etc.
(colloquial) A person who is desperately in love or is desperate for a romantic or sexual relationship.
(chess) A piece that seems determined to give itself up, typically to bring about stalemate or perpetual check.
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Source: Wiktionary
Des`per*a"do, n.; pl. Desperadoes. Etym: [OSp. desperado, p. p. of desperar, fr. L. desperare. See Desperate.]
Definition: A reckless, furious man; a person urged by furious passions, and regardless of consequence; a wild ruffian.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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