In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JAPANNER
Etymology
Noun
japanner (plural japanners)
One who varnishes in the manner of the Japanese, or one skilled in that art.
(archaic) A bootblack.
Source: Wiktionary
Ja*pan"ner, n.
1. One who varnishes in the manner of the Japanese, or one skilled in the art.
2. A bootblack. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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