In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PARDONER
pardoner
(noun) a medieval cleric who raised money for the church by selling papal indulgences
pardoner, forgiver, excuser
(noun) a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pardoner (plural pardoners)
One who pardons.
(historical) In medieval Catholicism, a person licensed to grant papal pardons or indulgences.
Source: Wiktionary
Par"don*er, n.
1. One who pardons. Shak.
2. A seller of indulgences. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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