In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SAUCINESS
impertinence, perkiness, pertness, sauciness, archness
(noun) inappropriate playfulness
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
sauciness (countable and uncountable, plural saucinesses)
the property of being saucy
an instance of saucy behavior
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Source: Wiktionary
Sau"ci*ness, n.
Definition: The quality or state of being saucy; that which is saucy; impertinent boldness; contempt of superiors; impudence. Your sauciness will jest upon my love. Shak.
Syn.
– Impudence; impertinence; rudeness; insolence. see Impudence.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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