The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.
roughens
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of roughen
Source: Wiktionary
Rough"en, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Roughened; p. pr. & vb. n. Roughening.] Etym: [From Rough.]
Definition: To make rough.
Rough"en, v. i.
Definition: To grow or become rough.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.