In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DISINCLINATIONS
Noun
disinclinations
plural of disinclination
Source: Wiktionary
DISINCLINATION
Dis*in`cli*na"tion, n.
Definition: The state of being disinclined; want of propensity, desire, or affection; slight aversion or dislike; indisposition. Disappointment gave him a disinclination to the fair sex. Arbuthnot. Having a disinclination to books or business. Guardian.
Syn.
– Unwillingness; disaffection; alienation; dislike; indisposition; distaste; aversion; repugnance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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