In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ADMIRABILITY
admirability, admirableness, wonderfulness
(noun) admirable excellence
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
admirability (usually uncountable, plural admirabilities)
That quality which produces admiration or wonder
Source: Wiktionary
Ad`mi*ra*bil"i*ty, n. Etym: [L. admirabilitac.]
Definition: Admirableness. [R.] Johnson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PARSIMONIOUS
(adjective) excessively unwilling to spend; āparsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulsesā; ālived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgenceā
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