In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POLYGAMIST
polygamist
(noun) someone who is married to two or more people at the same time
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
polygamist (plural polygamists)
One who practices polygamy, or maintains that it is lawful.
Hypernyms
• wedder
Source: Wiktionary
Po*lyg"a*mist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. polygamiste, polygame, Gr. a.]
Definition: One who practices polygamy, or maintains its lawfulness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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