In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
COURTLY
courtly, formal, stately
(adjective) refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; “a courtly gentleman”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
courtly (comparative courtlier, superlative courtliest)
Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court.
Synonyms: refined, dignified, genteel, well-mannered
Of or relating to a royal court.
(obsolete) Overly eager to please or obey.
Synonyms: flattering, obsequious, servile
Adverb
courtly (comparative more courtly, superlative most courtly)
In the manner of a royal court; in a manner befitting of a royal court.
Synonym: courtlily
Source: Wiktionary
Court"ly (-l), a. Etym: [From Court.]
1. Relating or belonging to a court.
2. Elegant; polite; courtlike; flattering. In courtly company or at my beads. Shak.
3. Disposed to favor the great; favoring the policy or party of the court; obsequious. Macualay.
Court"ly, adv.
Definition: In the manner of courts; politely; gracefully; elegantly. They can produce nothing so courtly writ. Dryden
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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