In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JOCULARITY
jest, joke, jocularity
(noun) activity characterized by good humor
jocosity, jocularity
(noun) fun characterized by humor
jocundity, jocularity
(noun) a feeling facetious merriment
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
jocularity (countable and uncountable, plural jocularities)
Joking, humorous remarks or behaviour.
Synonyms
• jokefulness
Source: Wiktionary
Joc`u*lar"i*ty, n.
Definition: Jesting; merriment.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DERMATOGLYPHICS
(noun) the study of the whorls and loops and arches in the fingertips and on the palms of the hand and the soles of the feet; “some criminologists specialize in dermatoglyphics”
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