In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UPSPEARING
Etymology
Adjective
upspearing (not comparable)
(archaic) Growing or shooting up like a spear.
Source: Wiktionary
UPSPEAR
Up*spear", v. i.
Definition: To grow or shoot up like a spear; as, upspearing grass. [R.] Cowper.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DOSSIER
(noun) a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person or subject (usually a person’s record)
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