In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GRIPMAN
Etymology
Noun
gripman (plural gripmen)
A man employed to manipulate the grip of a cable car.
Anagrams
• ramping
Source: Wiktionary
Grip"man, n.
Definition: The man who manipulates a grip.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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