In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SILVERINESS
Etymology
Noun
silveriness (uncountable)
The state or condition of being silvery.
Source: Wiktionary
Sil"ver*i*ness, n.
Definition: The state of being silvery.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SALTWORT
(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
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