In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PARTAKER
partaker, sharer
(noun) someone who has or gives or receives a part or a share
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
partaker (plural partakers)
One who partakes of something.
A partner or accomplice.
Synonyms
• (one who partakes): imbiber, participant, user
Antonyms
• (one who partakes): abstainer, faster, refuser
Source: Wiktionary
Par*tak"er, n.
1. One who partakes; a sharer; a participator. Partakers of their spiritual things. Rom. xv. 27. Wish me partaker in my happiness. Shark.
2. An accomplice; an associate; a partner. [Obs.] Partakers wish them in the blood of the prophets. Matt. xxiii. 30.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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