In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CATCHILY
Etymology
Adverb
catchily (comparative more catchily, superlative most catchily)
In a catchy way.
Source: Wiktionary
CATCHY
Catch"y, a.
1. Apt or tending to catch the fancy or attention; catching; taking; as, catchy music.
2. Tending to catch or insnare; entangling; -- usually used fig.; as, a catchy question.
3. Consisting of, or occuring in, disconnected parts or snatches; changeable; as, a catchy wind.
It [the fox's scent] is . . . flighty or catchy, if variable. Encyc. of Sport.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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