In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DUBITATIVELY
Etymology
Adverb
dubitatively (comparative more dubitatively, superlative most dubitatively)
doubtfully
Source: Wiktionary
DUBITATIVE
Du"bi*ta*tive, a. Etym: [L. dubitativus: cf. F. dubitatif.]
Definition: Tending to doubt; doubtful. [R.] -- Du"bi*ta*tive*ly, adv. [R.] . Eliot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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