In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SHRIVER
Etymology
Noun
shriver (plural shrivers)
(obsolete) A person who shrives; a confessor
Etymology
Proper noun
Shriver (plural Shrivers)
A surname.
Statistics
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Shriver is the 5817th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 5942 individuals. Shriver is most common among White (95.34%) individuals.
Source: Wiktionary
Shriv"er, n.
Definition: One who shrives; a confessor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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