In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GEMINATELY
Etymology
Adverb
geminately (not comparable)
In a geminate manner.
Source: Wiktionary
GEMINATE
Gem"i*nate, a. Etym: [L. geminatus, p.p. of genimare to double. See Gemini.] (Bot.)
Definition: In pairs or twains; two together; binate; twin; as, geminate flowers. Gray.
Gem"i*nate, v. t.
Definition: To double. [R.] B. Jonson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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