In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
WILLINGNESSES
Noun
willingnesses
plural of willingness
Source: Wiktionary
WILLINGNESS
Will"ing*ness, n.
Definition: The quality or state of being willing; free choice or consent of the will; freedom from reluctance; readiness of the mind to do or forbear. Sweet is the love which comes with willingness. Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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