In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PIKEMAN
Etymology
Noun
pikeman (plural pikemen)
A soldier armed with a pike.
A person who operates a turnpike.
A miner who works with a pick.
Anagrams
• Niekamp
Source: Wiktionary
Pike"man, n.; pl. Pikeman (.
1. A soldier armed with a pike. Knolles.
2. A miner who works with a pick. Beaconsfield.
3. A keeper of a turnpike gate. T. Hughes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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