In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INFORMER
informer, betrayer, rat, squealer, blabber
(noun) one who reveals confidential information in return for money
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
informer (plural informers)
One who informs someone else about something.
A person who tells authorities about improper or illegal activity.
One who informs, animates, or inspires.
Synonyms
• See informant
Anagrams
• reinform, reniform
Source: Wiktionary
In*form"er, n. Etym: [From Inform,v.]
1. One who informs, animates, or inspires. [Obs.] Thomson. Nature, informer of the poet's art. Pope.
2. One who informs, or imparts knowledge or news.
3. (Law)
Definition: One who informs a magistrate of violations of law; one who informs against another for violation of some law or penal statute. Common informer (Law), one who habitually gives information of the violation of penal statutes, with a view to a prosecution therefor. Bouvier. Wharton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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