In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MODIFIER
modifier, modifier gene
(noun) a gene that modifies the effect produced by another gene
modifier, qualifier
(noun) a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
changer, modifier
(noun) a person who changes something; “an inveterate changer of the menu”
modifier
(noun) a moderator who makes less extreme or uncompromising
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
modifier (plural modifiers)
One who, or that which, modifies.
(grammar) A word, phrase, or clause that limits or qualifies the sense of another word or phrase.
(programming) A keyword that qualifies the meaning of other code.
Synonyms
• qualifier
Source: Wiktionary
Mod"i*fi`er, n.
Definition: One who, or that which, modifies. Hume.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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