In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
FLIMSILY
flimsily
(adverb) in a weak and flimsy manner; “this car is so flimsily constructed!”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
flimsily (comparative more flimsily, superlative most flimsily)
In a flimsy manner
Source: Wiktionary
Flim"si*ly, adv.
Definition: In a flimsy manner.
FLIMSY
Flim"sy, a. [Compar. Flimsier; superl. Flimsiest.] Etym: [Cf. W. llumsi naked, bare, empty, slouggish, spiritless. Cf. Limsy.]
Definition: Weak; feeble; limp; slight; vain; without strength or solidity; of loose and unsubstantial structure; without reason or plausibility; as, a flimsy argument, excuse, objection. Proud of a vast extent of flimsy lines. Pope. All the flimsy furniture of a country miss's brain. Sheridan.
Syn.
– Weak; feeble; superficial; shallow; vain.
Flim"sy, n.
1. Thin or transfer paper.
2. A bank note. [Slang, Eng.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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