In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
bittiness (uncountable)
The quality of being bitty; fragmentedness.
(technical) The inclusion of material in paint or varnish films which disturbs the smooth uniformity of the coating.
• stibnites
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6 June 2025
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.