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addaword.gifdefinition of prorogue

verbto discontinue a session of something, for example parliament. To postpone or defer.

Submitted by: I from Canada on 25/01/2010 20:46:00

Definition of prorogue from the Open Dictionary – a public resource hosted by Macmillan English Dictionary Online

sheddie

a person who creates a comfortable living space in a shed …

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private, peaceful, and not near other people or places