In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
gossip, gossiper, gossipmonger, rumormonger, rumourmonger, newsmonger
(noun) a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others
Source: WordNet® 3.1
gossiper (plural gossipers)
A person who gossips.
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Gos"sip*er, n.
Definition: One given to gossip. Beaconsfield.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 November 2024
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.