In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DOOMSMAN
Etymology
Noun
doomsman (plural doomsmen)
(obsolete) A judge; an umpire.
• The Pricke of Conscience (Stimulus Conscientiæ)
Anagrams
• masondom
Source: Wiktionary
Dooms"man, n. Etym: [Doom + man.]
Definition: A judge; an umpire. [Obs.] Hampole.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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