In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PARROTER
Etymology
Noun
parroter (plural parroters)
A person who mindlessly repeats what he or she has heard.
Synonyms
• parrot
Source: Wiktionary
Par"rot*er, n.
Definition: One who simply repeats what he has heard. [R.] J. S. Mill.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SEARCHINGLY
(adverb) in a searching manner; “‘Are you really happy with him,’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly”
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