In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CECITIES
CECITY
Ce"ci*ty, n. Etym: [L. caecitas, fr. caecus blind: cf. F. cécité.]
Definition: Blindness. [R.] Sir T. Browne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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