In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MORDACITY
mordacity
(noun) a disposition to biting
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
mordacity (uncountable)
The quality of being mordacious; biting severity, or sarcastic quality.
Source: Wiktionary
Mor*dac"i*ty, n. Etym: [L. mordacitas: cf. F. mordacité. See Mordacious.]
Definition: The quality of being mordacious; biting severity, or sarcastic quality. Bacon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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