In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MUTISM
mutism, muteness
(noun) the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak; “her muteness was a consequence of her deafness”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
mutism (countable and uncountable, plural mutisms)
A psychological disorder in which the sufferer cannot speak in certain situations.
Anagrams
• summit
Source: Wiktionary
Mut"ism, n.
Definition: The condition, state, or habit of being mute, or without speech. Max Müller.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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