Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
INDIGNATION
indignation, outrage
(noun) a feeling of righteous anger
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
indignation (countable and uncountable, plural indignations)
An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
A self-righteous anger or disgust.
Source: Wiktionary
In`dig*na"tion, n. Etym: [F. indignation, L. indignatio. See Indign.]
1. The feeling excited by that which is unworthy, base, or disgraceful; anger mingled with contempt, disgust, or abhorrence. Shak. Indignation expresses a strong and elevated disapprobation of mind, which is also inspired by something flagitious in the conduct of another. Cogan. When Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai. Esther v. 9.
2. The effect of anger; punishment. Shak. Hide thyself . . . until the indignation be overpast. Is. xxvi. 20.
Syn.
– Anger; ire wrath; fury; rage. See Anger.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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