In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HOLINESSES
Noun
Holinesses
plural of Holiness
Noun
holinesses
plural of holiness
plural of holinesse
Source: Wiktionary
HOLINESS
Ho"li*ness, n. Etym: [AS. halignes.]
1. The state or quality of being holy; perfect moral integrity or purity; freedom from sin; sanctity; innocence. Who is like thee, glorious in holiness! Ex. xv. 11.
2. The state of being hallowed, or consecrated to God or to his worship; sacredness. Israel was holiness unto the Lord. Jer.ii.3. His holiness, a title of the pope; -- formerly given also to Greek bishops and Greek emperors.
Syn.
– Piety; devotion; godliness; sanctity; sacredness; righteousness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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