In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VENTURER
adventurer, venturer
(noun) a person who enjoys taking risks
venturer, merchant-venturer
(noun) a merchant who undertakes a trading venture (especially a venture that sends goods overseas)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
venturer (plural venturers)
(archaic) One who ventures; a traveller or explorer.
(business) One who undertakes a business venture.
Etymology
Noun
Venturer (plural Venturers)
synonym of Venturer Scout
Source: Wiktionary
Ven"tur*er, n.
1. One who ventures, or puts to hazard; an adventurer. Beau. & Fl.
2. A strumpet; a prostitute. [R.] J. Webster (1607).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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