In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
REPELLENCY
Etymology
Noun
repellency (usually uncountable, plural repellencies)
The ability to repel; the characteristic of repelling.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*pel"lence, Re*pel"len*cy, n.
Definition: The principle of repulsion; the quality or capacity of repelling; repulsion.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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