The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
ENTREATINGLY
beseechingly, importunately, imploringly, pleadingly, entreatingly
(adverb) in a beseeching manner; “‘You must help me,’ she said imploringly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
entreatingly (comparative more entreatingly, superlative most entreatingly)
In an entreating manner.
Synonyms: beseechingly, imploringly
Source: Wiktionary
En*treat"ing*ly, adv.
Definition: In an entreating manner.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FABLED
(adjective) celebrated in fable or legend; “the fabled Paul Bunyan and his blue ox”; “legendary exploits of Jesse James”
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