In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RETICENCY
Noun
reticency (countable and uncountable, plural reticencies)
synonym of reticence
Source: Wiktionary
Ret"i*cen*cy, n.
Definition: Reticence.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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