In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NONPROSSES
Verb
nonprosses
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of nonpros
Source: Wiktionary
NONPROS
Non`-pros", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nonprossed; p. pr. & vb. n. Non- prossing.]
Definition: To decline or fail to prosecute; to allow to be dropped (said of a suit); to enter judgment against (a plaintiff who fails to prosecute); as, the plaintiff was non-prossed.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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