In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TRIER
trier, attempter, essayer
(noun) one who tries
trier
(noun) one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
Trier
A city in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, on the banks of the Moselle river.
Synonyms
• Treves (obsolete)
Anagrams
• Riter, Terri
Etymology
Noun
trier (plural triers)
One who tries; one who makes experiments or examines anything by a test or standard.
An instrument used for sampling something.
One who tries judicially.
(legal) A person appointed by law to try challenges of jurors; a trior.
(obsolete) That which tries or approves; a test.
Anagrams
• Riter, Terri
Source: Wiktionary
Tri"er, n. Etym: [From Try.]
1. One who tries; one who makes experiments; one who examines anything by a test or standard. Boyle.
2. One who tries judicially.
3. (Law)
Definition: A person appointed according to law to try challenges of jurors; a trior. Burrill.
4. That which tries or approves; a test. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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