In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
hardnose (plural hardnoses)
Alternative form of hard-nose
hardnose (comparative more hardnose, superlative most hardnose)
Alternative form of hard-nosed
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7 May 2025
(noun) a person who is employed to deliver messages or documents; “he sent a runner over with the contract”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.