In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
linkboy, linkman
(noun) (formerly) an attendant hired to carry a torch for pedestrians in dark streets
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Link"boy`, Link"man, n. Etym: [See 1st Link.]
Definition: A boy or man that carried a link or torch to light passengers.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 May 2025
(noun) excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.