In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ERRATICALLY
erratically, unpredictably
(adverb) in an erratic unpredictable manner; “economic changes are proceeding erratically”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
erratically (comparative more erratically, superlative most erratically)
In an erratic manner; unsteadily or randomly, unpredictably.
When I saw the other driver weaving erratically across the road, I decided to keep my distance.
Source: Wiktionary
ERRATIC
Er*rat"ic, a. Etym: [L. erraticus, fr. errare to wander: cf. F. erratique. See Err.]
1. Having no certain course; roving about without a fixed destination; wandering; moving; -- hence, applied to the planets as distinguished from the fixed stars. The earth and each erratic world. Blackmore.
2. Deviating from a wise of the common course in opinion or conduct; eccentric; strange; queer; as, erratic conduct.
3. Irregular; changeable. "Erratic fever." Harvey. Erratic blocks, gravel, etc. (Geol.), masses of stone which have been transported from their original resting places by the agency of water, ice, or other causes.
– Erratic phenomena, the phenomena which relate to transported materials on the earth's surface.
Er*rat"ic, n.
1. One who deviates from common and accepted opinions; one who is eccentric or preserve in his intellectual character.
2. A rogue. [Obs.] Cockeram.
3. (Geol.)
Definition: Any stone or material that has been borne away from its original site by natural agencies; esp., a large block or fragment of rock; a bowlder.
Note: In the plural the term is applied especially to the loose gravel and stones on the earth's surface, including what is called drift.
ERRATICAL
Er*rat"ic*al, a.
Definition: Erratic.
– Er*rat"ic*al*ly, adv.
– Er*rat"ic*al*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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