In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AMAZEMENT
astonishment, amazement
(noun) the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising; “he looked at me in astonishment”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
amazement (countable and uncountable, plural amazements)
(uncountable) The condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment.
(countable, archaic) A particular feeling of wonder, surprise, fear, or horror.
(countable, dated) Something which amazes.
(obsolete) Madness, frenzy.
Source: Wiktionary
A*maze"ment, n.
1. The condition of being amazed; bewilderment [Obs.]; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration. His words impression left Of much amazement. Milton.
2. Frenzy; madness. [Obs.] Webster (1661).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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