In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CLEMENCIES
Noun
clemencies
plural of clemency
Source: Wiktionary
CLEMENCY
Clem"en*cy, n.; pl. Clemencies. Etym: [L. clementia, fr. clemens mild, calm.]
1. Disposition to forgive and spare, as offenders; mildness of temper; gentleness; tenderness; mercy. Great clemency and tender zeal toward their subjects. Stowe. They had applied for the royal clemency. Macaulay.
2. Mildness or softness of the elements; as, the clemency of the season.
Syn.
– Mildness; tenderness; indulgence; lenity; mercy; gentleness; compassion; kindness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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