In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DECREPITLY
Etymology
Adverb
decrepitly (comparative more decrepitly, superlative most decrepitly)
In a decrepit way.
Source: Wiktionary
DECREPIT
De*crep"it, a. Etym: [L. decrepitus, perhaps orig., noised out, noiseless, applied to old people, who creep about quietly; de- + crepare to make a noise, rattle: cf. F. décrépit. See Crepitate.]
Definition: Broken down with age; wasted and enfeebled by the infirmities of old age; feeble; worn out. "Beggary or decrepit age." Milton. Already decrepit with premature old age. Motley.
Note: Sometimes incorrectly written decrepid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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