In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ADEPTNESS
adeptness, adroitness, deftness, facility, quickness
(noun) skillful performance or ability without difficulty; “his quick adeptness was a product of good design”; “he was famous for his facility as an archer”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
adeptness (usually uncountable, plural adeptnesses)
The quality of being adept.
Anagrams
• depantses
Source: Wiktionary
A*dept"ness, n.
Definition: The quality of being adept; skill.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HEEDLESS
(adjective) marked by or paying little heed or attention; “We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics”--Franklin D. Roosevelt; “heedless of danger”; “heedless of the child’s crying”
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