In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SIMPLIST
Etymology
Noun
simplist (plural simplists)
(archaic) One who gathers medicinal herbs; one who simples.
Synonyms
• simpler
Anagrams
• splitism
Source: Wiktionary
Sim"plist, n.
Definition: One skilled in simples, or medicinal plants; a simpler. Sir T. Browne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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