In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MOMENTARINESS
Etymology
Noun
momentariness (usually uncountable, plural momentarinesses)
The property of being momentary.
Source: Wiktionary
Mo"men*ta*ri*ness, n.
Definition: The state or quality of being momentary; shortness of duration.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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