In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SCRUTATOR
Etymology
Noun
scrutator (plural scrutators)
A person who scrutinizes or investigates.
Source: Wiktionary
Scru*ta"tor, n. Etym: [L.]
Definition: One who scrutinizes; a close examiner or inquirer. Ayliffe.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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