In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FRUMPISHLY
dowdily, frumpily, frumpishly
(adverb) in a dowdy unfashionable manner; “she dresses dowdily”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
frumpishly (comparative more frumpishly, superlative most frumpishly)
In a frumpish manner.
Source: Wiktionary
FRUMPISH
Frump"ish, a.
1. Cross-tempered; scornful. [Obs.]
2. Old-fashioned, as a woman's dress. Our Bell . . . looked very frumpish. Foote.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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