In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FINISHER
finisher
(noun) an animal that wins in a contest of speed
finisher
(noun) a race car that finishes a race
finisher
(noun) a worker who performs the last step in a manufacturing process
finisher
(noun) a painter who applies a finishing coat
finisher
(noun) a racing driver who finishes a race
closer, finisher
(noun) (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
finisher (plural finishers)
A person who finishes or completes something.
A person who applies a finish to something, such as furniture.
The person who applies the gilding and decoration in bookbinding.
A construction machine used to smooth a newly constructed road surface.
(boxing) The blow that ends a fight; the knock-out blow.
(video games, informal) A finishing move.
(soccer) A player who shoots goals.
(rugby) A substitute player who plays at the end of the game.
Anagrams
• refinish
Source: Wiktionary
Fin"ish*er, n.
1. One who finishes, puts an end to, completes, or perfects; esp. used in the trades, as in hatting, weaving, etc., for the workman who gives a finishing touch to the work, or any part of it, and brings it to perfection. O prophet of glad tidings, finisher Of utmost hope! Milton.
2. Something that gives the finishing touch to, or settles, anything. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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