In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DASTARDLINESS
dastardliness
(noun) despicable cowardice
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
dastardliness (uncountable)
The state or quality of being dastardly.
Source: Wiktionary
Das"tard*li*ness, n.
Definition: The quality of being dastardly; cowardice; base fear.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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