In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BUDGENESS
Budge"ness, n.
Definition: Sternness; severity. [Obs.] A Sara for goodness, a great Bellona for budgeness. Stanyhurst.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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EXTINGUISHABLE
(adjective) capable of being extinguished or killed; “an extinguishable fire”; “hope too is extinguishable”
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