In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COMPLACENCY
complacency, complacence, self-complacency, self-satisfaction
(noun) the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; “his complacency was absolutely disgusting”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
complacency (countable and uncountable, plural complacencies)
A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.
An instance of self-satisfaction.
Source: Wiktionary
Com*pla"cence, Com*pla"cen*cy, n. Etym: [LL. complacentia: cf. F. complaisance. See Complacent, and cf. Complaisance.]
1. Calm contentment; satisfaction; gratification. The inward complacence we find in acting reasonably and virtuously. Atterbury. Others proclaim the infirmities of a great man with satisfaction and complacency, if they discover none of the like in themselves. Addison.
2. The cause of pleasure or joy. "O thou, my sole complacence." Milton.
3. The manifestation of contentment or satisfaction; good nature; kindness; civility; affability. Complacency, and truth, and manly sweetness, Dwell ever on his tongue, and smooth his thoughts. Addison. With mean complacence ne'er betray your trust. Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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