In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EGOIST
egocentric, egoist
(noun) a self-centered person with little regard for others
egotist, egoist, swellhead
(noun) a conceited and self-centered person
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
egoist (plural egoists)
An advocate of egoism.
An egocentric or self-centered person.
An egotist.
Anagrams
• goes it, stogie
Source: Wiktionary
E"go*ist, n. Etym: [F. égoïste. See Egoism.]
1. One given overmuch to egoism or thoughts of self. I, dullard egoist, taking no special recognition of such nobleness. Carlyle.
2. (Philos.)
Definition: A believer in egoism.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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