In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CIVICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
civically (comparative more civically, superlative most civically)
In a civic manner
Source: Wiktionary
CIVIC
Civ"ic, a. Etym: [L.civicus, fr. civis citizen. See City.]
Definition: Relating to, or derived from, a city or citizen; relating to man as a member of society, or to civil affairs. Civic crown (Rom. Antiq.), a crown or garland of oak leaves and acorns, bestowed on a soldier who had saved the life of a citizen in battle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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