In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHILLINESS
coldness, coolness, frigidity, frigidness, iciness, chilliness
(noun) a lack of affection or enthusiasm; “a distressing coldness of tone and manner”
chilliness, coolness, nip
(noun) the property of being moderately cold; “the chilliness of early morning”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
chilliness (usually uncountable, plural chillinesses)
The state or sensation of being chilly; a disagreeable sensation of coldness.
Source: Wiktionary
Chill"i*ness, n.
1. A state or sensation of being chilly; a disagreeable sensation of coldness.
2. A moderate degree of coldness; disagreeable coldness or rawness; as, the chilliness of the air.
3. Formality; lack of warmth.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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