In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ADOLESCENTLY
Etymology
Adverb
adolescently (comparative more adolescently, superlative most adolescently)
In a adolescent manner; like a teenager.
Source: Wiktionary
ADOLESCENT
Ad`o*les"cent, a. Etym: [L. adolescens, p. pr. of adolescere to grow up to; ad + the inchoative olescere to grow: cf. F. adolescent. See Adult.]
Definition: Growing; advancing from childhood to maturity. Schools, unless discipline were doubly strong, Detain their adolescent charge too long. Cowper.
Ad`o*les"cent, n.
Definition: A youth.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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