In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CORRESPONDENTLY
Etymology
Adverb
correspondently (comparative more correspondently, superlative most correspondently)
In a corresponding manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Cor`re*spond"ent*ly, adv.
Definition: In a a corresponding manner; conformably; suitably.
CORRESPONDENT
Cor`re*spond"ent (-ent), a. Etym: [Cf. F. correspondant.]
Definition: Suitable; adapted; fit; corresponding; congruous; conformable; in accord or agreement; obedient; willing. Action correspondent or repugnant unto the law. Hooker. As fast the correspondent passions rise. Thomson. I will be correspondent to command. Shak.
Cor`re*spond"ent, n.
1. One with whom intercourse is carried on by letter. Macualay.
2. One who communicates information, etc., by letter or telegram to a newspaper or periodical.
3. (Com.)
Definition: One who carries on commercial intercourse by letter or telegram with a person or firm at a distance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
11 January 2025
COWBERRY
(noun) low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries
Coffee Trivia
