In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ERETHISM
erethism
(noun) an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity to stimulation of an organ or body part
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
erethism (countable and uncountable, plural erethisms)
(pathology) Abnormal excitement of a bodily organ or tissue.
Any unusual or morbid overexcitement.
A neurological disorder arising from mercury poisoning, leading to irritability, depression, etc.
Synonyms: erethism mercurialis, mad hatter disease, mad hatter syndrome
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• etherism
Source: Wiktionary
Er"e*thism, n. Etym: [Gr. éréthisme.] (Med.)
Definition: A morbid degree of excitement or irritation in an organ. Hoblyn.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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