In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
READVANCE
Etymology
Verb
readvance (third-person singular simple present readvances, present participle readvancing, simple past and past participle readvanced)
To advance again.
Source: Wiktionary
Re`ad*vance", v. i.
Definition: To advance again.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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17 June 2025
RECREANT
(adjective) having deserted a cause or principle; “some provinces had proved recreant”; “renegade supporters of the usurper”
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