In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PLEDGOR
Etymology
Noun
pledgor (plural pledgors)
Alternative spelling of pledger
(legal) One who engages in or makes a pledge to a pledgee.
Anagrams
• leg drop
Source: Wiktionary
Pledge*or", Pledg*or", n. (Law)
Definition: One who pledges, or delivers anything in pledge; a pledger; -- opposed to Ant: pledgee.
Note: This word analogically requires the e after g, but the spelling pledgor is perhaps commoner.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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