In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TRUCKER
teamster, trucker, truck driver
(noun) someone who drives a truck as an occupation
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
trucker (plural truckers)
(pejorative, UK dialectal) One who has done something offensive; a deceitful, dishonest, or disreputable person; a deceiver; a cheat.
(pejorative, UK dialectal, Scotland) A rogue; rascal; miscreant; a ne'er-do-well.
Adjective
trucker (comparative more trucker, superlative most trucker)
(pejorative, UK dialectal, Scotland) Dishonest; resulting from or inspired by dishonesty.
Etymology 2
Noun
trucker (plural truckers)
One who drives a truck, especially as an occupation.
Synonyms
• truck driver
Etymology 3
Noun
trucker (plural truckers)
(archaic or dialectal) One who trucks or trafficks, by trade of goods; a trafficker.
Source: Wiktionary
Truck"er, n.
Definition: One who trucks; a trafficker. No man having ever yet driven a saving bargain with this great trucker for souls. South.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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