In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SHORTNESSES
Noun
shortnesses
plural of shortness
Source: Wiktionary
SHORTNESS
Short"ness, n.
Definition: The quality or state of being short; want of reach or extension; brevity; deficiency; as, the shortness of a journey; the shortness of the days in winter; the shortness of an essay; the shortness of the memory; a shortness of provisions; shortness of breath.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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