In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IRRELIGION
irreligiousness, irreligion
(noun) the quality of not being devout
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
irreligion (usually uncountable, plural irreligions)
The state of being irreligious; irreligious sentiment or thought.
Source: Wiktionary
Ir`re*li"gion, n. Etym: [L. irreligio: cf. F. irréligion. See In- not, and Religion.]
Definition: The state of being irreligious; want of religion; impiety.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HABIT
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