In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPONSORS
Noun
sponsors
plural of sponsor
Verb
sponsors
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sponsor
Source: Wiktionary
SPONSOR
Spon"sor, n. Etym: [L., from spondere, sponsum, to engage one's self. See Spose.]
1. One who binds himself to answer for another, and is responsible for his default; a surety.
2. One who at the baptism of an infant professore the christian faith in its name, and guarantees its religious education; a godfather or godmother.
SPONSOR
Spon"sor, n. Etym: [L., from spondere, sponsum, to engage one's self. See Spose.]
1. One who binds himself to answer for another, and is responsible for his default; a surety.
2. One who at the baptism of an infant professore the christian faith in its name, and guarantees its religious education; a godfather or godmother.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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