In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
QUEASINESS
restlessness, uneasiness, queasiness
(noun) inability to rest or relax or be still
queasiness, squeamishness, qualm
(noun) a mild state of nausea
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
queasiness (usually uncountable, plural queasinesses)
The state of being queasy; nausea.
Psychological discomfort at the prospect of having to deal with a particular issue.
Source: Wiktionary
Quea"si*ness, n.
Definition: The state of being queasy; nausea; qualmishness; squeamishness. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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