In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FIBROUSLY
Etymology
Adverb
fibrously (comparative more fibrously, superlative most fibrously)
In a fibrous manner
Source: Wiktionary
FIBROUS
Fi"brous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. fibreux.]
Definition: Containing, or consisting of, fibers; as, the fibrous coat of the cocoanut; the fibrous roots of grasses.
– Fi"brous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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