In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HEARTSEASE
peace, peacefulness, peace of mind, repose, serenity, heartsease, ataraxis
(noun) the absence of mental stress or anxiety
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
heartsease (plural heartseases)
A common European wild flower, Viola tricolor; the wild pansy.
Synonym: Johnny-jump-up
Source: Wiktionary
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HEEDLESS
(adjective) marked by or paying little heed or attention; “We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics”--Franklin D. Roosevelt; “heedless of danger”; “heedless of the child’s crying”
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