In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INTINCTIVITY
In`tinc*tiv"i*ty, n. Etym: [Pref. in- not + L. tinctus, p. p. of tingere to tinge]
Definition: The want of the quality of coloring or tingeing other bodies. Kirwan.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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