In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SOLIVAGANT
Etymology
Adjective
solivagant (not comparable)
wandering alone
Noun
solivagant (plural solivagants)
one who wanders alone
Source: Wiktionary
So*liv"a*gant, a. Etym: [L. solus alone + vagans wandering.]
Definition: Wandering alone. [R.] T. Grander.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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