In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BROKENNESS
Etymology
Noun
brokenness (usually uncountable, plural brokennesses)
The characteristic of being broken.
Source: Wiktionary
Bro"ken*ness, n.
1. The state or quality of being broken; unevenness. Macaulay.
2. Contrition; as, brokenness of heart.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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