In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PRESENTEE
Etymology
Noun
presentee (plural presentees)
A person who is presented (e.g. to a benefice), or to whom an award is given.
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• steepener
Source: Wiktionary
Pres`en*tee", n. Etym: [F. présenté, p. p. See Present, v. t. ]
Definition: One to whom something is presented; also, one who is presented; specifically (Eccl.), one presented to benefice. Ayliffe.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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