In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ABANDONEES
Noun
abandonees
plural of abandonee
Source: Wiktionary
ABANDONEE
A*ban`don*ee", n. (Law)
Definition: One to whom anything is legally abandoned.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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