In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DISPONED
Verb
disponed
simple past tense and past participle of dispone
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Source: Wiktionary
DISPONE
Dis*pone", v. t. Etym: [L. disponere. See Disposition.]
1. (Her.)
Definition: To dispose.
2. To dispose of. Chaucer.
3. (Scots Law)
Definition: To make over, or convey, legally. He has disponed . . . the whole estate. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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