In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ASSUREDLY
assuredly
(adverb) without a doubt; “the grammar schools were assuredly not intended for the gentry alone”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
assuredly (comparative more assuredly, superlative most assuredly)
In an assured manner; certainly.
Source: Wiktionary
As*sur"ed*ly, adv.
Definition: Certainly; indubitably. "The siege assuredly I'll raise." Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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