In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
violist
(noun) a musician who plays the viola
Source: WordNet® 3.1
violist (plural violists)
A person who plays the viol.
violist (plural violists)
A person who plays the viola.
• There is no term in widespread, modern use specific to players of either instrument. The viola can also be called the viola da gamba, and a player therefore can be called a gambist, but that word is not common. A player of a viola can also be called a violaist, but that is a dated term not in wide use.
Source: Wiktionary
Vi"ol*ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. violiste.]
Definition: A player on the viol.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
30 May 2025
(noun) (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash)
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.