The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
CONVIVIALLY
convivially
(adverb) in a convivial manner; “‘Let’s go and have a drink,’ she said convivially”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
convivially (comparative more convivially, superlative most convivially)
In a convivial manner
Source: Wiktionary
Con*viv"i*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In a convivial manner.
CONVIVIAL
Con*viv"i*al, a. Etym: [From L. convivium a feast; con- + vivere to live. See Victuals, and cf. Convive.]
Definition: Of or relating to a feast or entertainment, or to eating and drinking, with accompanying festivity; festive; social; gay; jovial. Which feasts convivial meetings we did name. Denham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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