In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RASHNESS
recklessness, foolhardiness, rashness
(noun) the trait of giving little thought to danger
heedlessness, mindlessness, rashness
(noun) the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
rashness (usually uncountable, plural rashnesses)
The quality of state of being rash; inconsiderate or presumptuous haste
Synonym: temerity
Source: Wiktionary
Rash"ness, n.
Definition: The quality of state of being rash. We offend . . . by rashness, which is an affirming or denying, before we have sufficiently informed ourselves. South.
Syn.
– Temerity; foolhardiness; precipitancy; precipitation; hastiness; indiscretion; heedlessness; inconsideration; carelessness. See Temerity.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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