In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FAMOSITY
Fa*mos"i*ty, n. Etym: [L. famositas infamy: cf. F. famosité. See Famous.]
Definition: The state or quality of being famous. [Obs.] Johnson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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