In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JAGER
Noun
jager (plural jagers)
Alternative form of jaeger
Etymology 1
Noun
Jager (plural Jagers)
Alternative form of jaeger
Etymology 2
Proper noun
Jager
Jägermeister
A surname.
Source: Wiktionary
Ja"ger, n. Etym: [G. jäger a hunter, a sportsman. Cf. Yager.] [Written also jaeger.]
1. (Mil.)
Definition: A sharpshooter. See Yager.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Any species of gull of the genus Stercorarius. Three species occur on the Atlantic coast. The jagers pursue other species of gulls and force them to disgorge their prey. The two middle tail feathers are usually decidedly longer than the rest. Called also boatswain, and marline-spike bird. The name is also applied to the skua, or Arctic gull (Megalestris skua).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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