In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CONCISELY
concisely, briefly, shortly, in brief, in short
(adverb) in a concise manner; in a few words; “the history is summed up concisely in this book”; “she replied briefly”; “briefly, we have a problem”; “to put it shortly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
concisely (comparative more concisely, superlative most concisely)
In a concise manner, briefly, without excessive length.
Source: Wiktionary
Con*cise"ly, adv.
Definition: In a concise manner; briefly.
CONCISE
Con*cise", a. Etym: [L. concisus cut off, short, p. p. of concidere to cut to pieces; con- + caedere to cut; perh. akin to scindere to cleave, and to E. shed, v.t.; cf. F. concis.]
Definition: Expressing much in a few words; condensed; brief and compacted;
– used of style in writing or speaking. The concise style, which expresseth not enough, but leaves somewhat to be understood. B. Jonson. Where the author is . . . too brief and concise, amplify a little. I. Watts.
Syn.
– Laconic; terse; brief; short; compendious; summary; succinct. See Laconic, and Terse.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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