In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FETIDLY
Etymology
Adverb
fetidly (comparative more fetidly, superlative most fetidly)
In a fetid manner.
Source: Wiktionary
FETID
Fet"id ( or ; 277), a. Etym: [L. fetidus, foetidus, fr. fetere, foetere, to have an ill smell, to stink: cf. F. fétide.]
Definition: Having an offensive smell; stinking. Most putrefactions . . . smell either fetid or moldy. Bacon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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