In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OBTUSITY
Etymology
Noun
obtusity (countable and uncountable, plural obtusities)
obtuseness
Usage notes
Much less common than standard obtuseness.
Synonyms
• obtuseness
Source: Wiktionary
Ob*tu"si*ty, n.
Definition: Obtuseness. Lond. Quart. Rev.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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