In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
ATHLETICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
athletically (comparative more athletically, superlative most athletically)
In an athletic manner.
Source: Wiktionary
ATHLETIC
Ath`let"ic, a. Etym: [L. athleticus, Gr. Athlete.]
1. Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports.
2. Befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous; as, athletic Celts. "Athletic soundness." South.
– Ath*let"ic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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