In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SLUGGER
batter, hitter, slugger, batsman
(noun) (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
slugger, slogger
(noun) a boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
slugger (plural sluggers)
a boxer who tends to deliver hard punches
(baseball) a batter who has a high percentage of extra base hits
Anagrams
• Ruggles, gurgles, luggers
Source: Wiktionary
Slug"ger, n.
Definition: One who strikes heavy blows; hence, a boxer; a prize fighter. [Cant or Slang]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SOLICITOUSLY
(adverb) in a concerned and solicitous manner; “‘Don’t you feel well?’ his mother asked solicitously”
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