In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
Flun"ly*ism, n.
Definition: The quality or characteristics of a flunky; readiness to cringe to those who are superior in wealth or position; toadyism. Thackeray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 July 2024
(noun) an excited state of agitation; “he was in a dither”; “there was a terrible flap about the theft”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.