In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INCOGNIZANCE
incognizance
(noun) a lack of knowledge or recognition
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
incognizance (uncountable)
Failure to cognize, apprehend, or notice.
Now, this incognizance may be explained on three possible hypotheses.
Source: Wiktionary
In*cog"ni*zance, n.
Definition: Failure to cognize, apprehended, or notice. This incognizance may be explained. Sir W. Hamilton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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