In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IDEALIST
idealist, dreamer
(noun) someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
idealist (plural idealists)
(philosophy) One who adheres to idealism.
Someone whose conduct stems from idealism rather than from practicality.
An unrealistic or impractical visionary.
Source: Wiktionary
I*de"al*ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. idéaliste.]
1. One who idealizes; one who forms picturesque fancies; one given to romantic expectations.
2. One who holds the doctrine of idealism.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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