CATCHPOLE

Etymology 1

Noun

catchpole (plural catchpoles)

(obsolete) A taxman, one who gathers taxes.

A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.

Etymology 2

Noun

catchpole (plural catchpoles)

(historical) An implement formerly used for seizing and securing a man who would otherwise be out of reach.

Source: Wiktionary



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.

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