In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LINKMEN
Noun
linkmen
plural of linkman
Source: Wiktionary
LINKMAN
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
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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