In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PROSECUTRIX
Etymology
Noun
prosecutrix (plural prosecutrixes)
A female prosecutor
A female victim of a crime on whose behalf the state is prosecuting a suspect
Source: Wiktionary
Pros"e*cu`trix, n. Etym: [NL.]
Definition: A female prosecutor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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