In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHARILY
charily
(adverb) with great caution; warily
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
charily (comparative more charily, superlative most charily)
In a chary manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Char"i*ly, adv.
Definition: In a chary manner; carefully; cautiously; frugally.
CHARY
Char"y, a. Etym: [AS. cearig careful, fr. cearu care. See Care.]
Definition: Careful; wary; cautious; not rash, reckless, or spendthrift; saving; frugal. His rising reputation made him more chary of his fame. Jeffrey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ANYMORE
(adverb) at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative; “Alice doesn’t live here anymore”; “the children promised not to quarrel any more”
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