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.
FOOLHARDILY
Etymology
Adverb
foolhardily (comparative more foolhardily, superlative most foolhardily)
In a foolhardy manner
Source: Wiktionary
Fool"har`di*ly, adv.
Definition: In a foolhardy manner.
FOOLHARDY
Fool"har`dy, a. Etym: [OF. folhardi. See Fool idiot, and Hardy.]
Definition: Daring without judgment; foolishly adventurous and bold. Howell.
Syn.
– Rash; venturesome; venturous; precipitate; reckless; headlong; incautious. See Rash.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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