In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FUNAMBULIST
funambulist, tightrope walker
(noun) an acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slack rope
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
funambulist (plural funambulists)
A tightrope walker or a similar performer on a slack rope.
Source: Wiktionary
Fu*nam"bu*list, n.
Definition: A ropewalker or ropedancer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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