In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GRUBBER
Etymology
Noun
grubber (plural grubbers)
One who grubs.
A machine or tool of the nature of a grub axe, grub hook, etc.
(rugby) An attacking short distance kick in behind the defence in which the ball is bounced along the ground, using the uneven bounce of the ball to make it difficult for the defence to retrieve.
Synonym: grubber kick
(cricket) A ball that bounces unusually low such that it is difficult for the batsman to hit properly.
(UK, slang, dated) A sweetshop.
Source: Wiktionary
Grub"ber, n.
Definition: One who, or that which, grubs; especially, a machine or tool of the nature of a grub ax, .grub hook, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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