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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SET
(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”
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