In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEPRECIATINGLY
Etymology
Adverb
depreciatingly (comparative more depreciatingly, superlative most depreciatingly)
So as to disparage or belittle.
Never heard him speak of any one otherwise than depreciatingly, but the next moment after abusing a man, he would go any length to serve him.
Source: Wiktionary
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