In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ENGAGER
Etymology
Noun
engager (plural engagers)
One who, or that which, engages.
One who enters into an engagement or agreement; a surety.
Source: Wiktionary
En*ga"ger, n.
Definition: One who enters into an engagement or agreement; a surety. Several sufficient citizens were engagers. Wood.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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