In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LOCOMOTIVITY
Etymology
Noun
locomotivity (uncountable)
The power of moving from one place to another; motility.
Synonyms
• locomotiveness
Source: Wiktionary
Lo"co*mo`tive*ness, Lo`co*mo*tiv"i*ty, n. Etym: [Cf. F. locomotivité.]
Definition: The power of changing place.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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