In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ABUSIVENESSES
ABUSIVENESS
A*bu"sive*ness, n.
Definition: The quality of being abusive; rudeness of language, or violence to the person. Pick out mirth, like stones out of thy ground, Profaneness, filthiness, abusiveness. Herbert.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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