In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPURIOSITY
Etymology
Noun
spuriosity (countable and uncountable, plural spuriosities)
(rare) Spuriousness.
Synonyms: falsity, inauthenticity
Antonyms: authenticity, genuineness, truthfulness, veracity
(rare) That which is spurious; something false or illegitimate.
Source: Wiktionary
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