In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HIGHFLIER
highflier, highflyer
(noun) a person of great ability and ambition
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
highflier (plural highfliers)
A person who or a type of aircraft that flies at high elevations.
(idiomatic) An ambitious person, especially one who takes risks or has an extravagant lifestyle.
Source: Wiktionary
High"fli`er, n.
Definition: One who is extravagant in pretensions, opinions, or manners. Swift.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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