In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LIGHTERMAN
lighterman, bargeman, bargee
(noun) someone who operates a barge
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
lighterman (plural lightermen)
(nautical) One employed on, owning, or managing a lighter.
Source: Wiktionary
Light"er*man, n.; pl. Lightermen (.
Definition: A person employed on, or who manages, a lighter.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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