In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POLITICASTER
Etymology
Noun
politicaster (plural politicasters)
A petty politician.
Source: Wiktionary
Po*lit"i*cas`ter, n. Etym: [Cf. It. politicastro.]
Definition: A petty politician; a pretender in politics. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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