CONVINCEMENT

Etymology

Noun

convincement (countable and uncountable, plural convincements)

The act of convincing, or state of being convinced; conviction.

Source: Wiktionary


Con*vince"ment, n.

Definition: Act of convincing, or state of being convinced; conviction. [R.] The fear of a convincement. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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