In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SINGULARIST
Etymology
Noun
singularist (plural singularists)
(obsolete) One who affects singularity.
Source: Wiktionary
Sin"gu*lar*ist, n.
Definition: One who affects singularity. [Obs.] A clownish singularist, or nonconformist to ordinary usage. Borrow.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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