In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CENTESIMALLY
Etymology
Adverb
centesimally (not comparable)
According to a division into 100 parts.
Source: Wiktionary
CENTESIMAL
Cen*tes"i*mal, a. Etym: [L. centesimus the hundredth, fr. centum a hundred: cf. F. centésimal.]
Definition: Hundredth.
– n.
Definition: A hundredth part. The neglect of a few centesimals. Arbuthnot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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