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.
FUSSILY
fussily
(adverb) in a fussy manner; “he spoke to her fussily”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
fussily (comparative more fussily, superlative most fussily)
In a fussy manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Fuss"i*ly, adv.
Definition: In a fussy manner. Byron.
FUSSY
Fuss"y, a. [Compar. Fussier; superl Fussiest.]
Definition: Making a fuss; disposed to make an unnecessary ado about trifles; overnice; fidgety. Not at all fussy about his personal appearance. R. G. White.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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