In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PATNESS
opportuneness, patness, timeliness
(noun) timely convenience
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
patness (usually uncountable, plural patnesses)
The state or quality of being pat.
Anagrams
• Stepans, aptness, pantses
Source: Wiktionary
Pat"ness, n.
Definition: Fitness or appropriateness; striking suitableness; convenience. The description with equal patness may suit both. Barrow.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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