In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
REGRATER
Etymology
Noun
regrater (plural regraters)
One who regrates.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*grat"er (-r), n. Etym: [F. regrattier.]
Definition: One who regrates.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RAREFACTION
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