In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PLUCKER
Etymology
Noun
plucker (plural pluckers)
One who plucks.
A machine for straightening and cleaning wool.
Source: Wiktionary
Pluck"er, n.
1. One who, or that which, plucks. Thou setter up and plucker down of kings. Shak.
2. A machine for straightening and cleaning wool.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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