In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ORNITHOLOGIST
ornithologist, bird watcher
(noun) a zoologist who studies birds
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
ornithologist (plural ornithologists)
A person who studies or practices ornithology.
Source: Wiktionary
Or`ni*thol"o*gist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. ornithologiste.]
Definition: One skilled in ornithology; a student of ornithology; one who describes birds.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ENSLAVEMENT
(noun) the state of being a slave; “So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity”--Shakespeare
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