In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNPROPPING
Verb
unpropping
present participle of unprop
Source: Wiktionary
UNPROP
Un*prop", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + prop.]
Definition: To remove a prop or props from; to deprive of support.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DISKETTE
(noun) a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer; “floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price”
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