In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SAPPER
sapper
(noun) a military engineer who does sapping (digging trenches or undermining fortifications)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
sapper (plural sappers)
One who saps; specifically, one who is employed in working at saps, building and repairing fortifications, and the like. Often known as a combat engineer or military engineer.
(British, colloquial) An officer or private of the Royal Engineers.
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Sap"per, n. Etym: [Cf. F. sapeur.]
Definition: One who saps; specifically (Mil.), one who is employed in working at saps, building and repairing fortifications, and the like.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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