Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
ESPECIALLY
particularly, peculiarly, especially, specially
(adverb) to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common; “he was particularly fussy about spelling”; “a particularly gruesome attack”; “under peculiarly tragic circumstances”; “an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger”
specially, especially
(adverb) in a special manner; “a specially arranged dinner”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
especially (comparative more especially, superlative most especially)
(manner) In a special manner; specially.
(focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
(focus) Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.
Synonyms
• (special manner)
• (particularly): in particular; see also specifically
• (emphasis): first and foremost; see also above all
Source: Wiktionary
Es*pe"cial*ly, adv.
Definition: In an especial manner; chiefly; particularly; peculiarly; in an uncommon degree.
ESPECIAL
Es*pe"cial, a. Etym: [OF. especial, F. spécial, L. specialis, fr. species a particular sort, kind, or quality. See Species, and cf. Special.]
Definition: Distinguished among others of the same class or kind; special; concerning a species or a single object; principal; particular; as, in an especial manner or degree.
Syn.
– Peculiar; special; particular; uncommon; chief. See Peculiar.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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