In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GATEMAN
Etymology
Noun
gateman (plural gatemen)
A gatekeeper; a person who guards a gate.
Anagrams
• Magenta, magenta, magnate, nametag
Source: Wiktionary
Gate"man, n.
Definition: A gate keeper; a gate tender.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AGITATION
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; “the political ferment produced new leadership”; “social unrest”
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