In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PUSHER
pusher, zori
(noun) a sandal attached to the foot by a thong over the toes
pusher, shover
(noun) someone who pushes
pusher, drug peddler, peddler, drug dealer, drug trafficker
(noun) an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs
pusher, thruster
(noun) one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pusher (plural pushers)
Someone or something that pushes. [from 16th c.]
A person employed to push passengers onto trains at busy times, so they can depart on schedule.
(military slang) A girl or woman. [from 20th c.]
(colloquial) A drug dealer. [from 20th c.]
(aeronautics) An aircraft with the propeller behind the fuselage. [from 20th c.]
A device that one pushes in order to transport a baby while on foot, such as a stroller or pram (as opposed to a carrier such as a front or back pack).
(tennis) A defensive player who does not attempt to hit winners, instead playing slower shots into the opponent's court.
(historical, informal) A tolkach.
Antonyms
• pushee
Anagrams
• uphers
Source: Wiktionary
Push"er, n.
Definition: One who, or that which, pushes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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