In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CREAKILY
creakily, creakingly, screakily
(adverb) in a creaky manner; “the old boat was moving along creakily”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
creakily (comparative more creakily, superlative most creakily)
In a creaky manner.
Source: Wiktionary
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BEQUEATH
(verb) leave or give by will after one’s death; “My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry”; “My grandfather left me his entire estate”
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