In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IDIOSYNCRASY
idiosyncrasy, foible, mannerism
(noun) a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
idiosyncrasy (plural idiosyncrasies)
A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.
A language or behaviour that is particular to an individual or group.
(medicine) A peculiar individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance or factor.
A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.
Synonyms
• eccentricity
• foible
• habit
• mannerism
• oddity
• quirk
• vagary
Source: Wiktionary
Id`i*o*syn"cra*sy, n.; pl. Idiosyncrasies. Etym: [Gr. idiosyncrasie. See Idiom, and Crasis.]
Definition: A peculiarity of physical or mental constitution or temperament; a characteristic belonging to, and distinguishing, an individual; characteristic susceptibility; idiocrasy; eccentricity. The individual mind . . . takes its tone from the idiosyncrasies of the body. I. Taylor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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