In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ARIDNESS
aridity, aridness, thirstiness
(noun) a deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
aridness (usually uncountable, plural aridnesses)
The state or quality of being arid.
Anagrams
• Sardines, sardines
Source: Wiktionary
Ar"id*ness, n.
Definition: Aridity; dryness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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