In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FONDNESS
fondness, affectionateness, lovingness, warmth
(noun) a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
fondness, fancy, partiality
(noun) a predisposition to like something; “he had a fondness for whiskey”; “she had dismissed him quite brutally, relegating him to the status of a passing fancy, or less”
affection, affectionateness, fondness, tenderness, heart, warmness, warmheartedness, philia
(noun) a positive feeling of liking; “he had trouble expressing the affection he felt”; “the child won everyone’s heart”; “the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
fondness (countable and uncountable, plural fondnesses)
The quality of being fond: foolishness; doting affection; propensity.
Source: Wiktionary
Fond"ness, n.
1. The quality or state of being fond; foolishness. [Obs.] Fondness it were for any, being free, To covet fetters, though they golden be. Spenser.
2. Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness for truffles. My heart had still some foolish fondness for thee. Addison.
Syn.- Attachment; affection; love; kindness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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