In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GREASILY
greasily
(adverb) in a greasy manner; “the food was greasily unappetizing”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
greasily (comparative more greasily, superlative most greasily)
In a greasy manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Greas"i*ly
Definition: , adv.
1. In a greasy manner.
2. In a gross or indelicate manner. [Obs.] You talk greasily; your lips grow foul. Shak.
GREASY
Greas"y, a. Etym: [Compar. Greasier (
1. Composed of, or characterized by, grease; oily; unctuous; as, a greasy dish.
2. Smeared or defiled with grease. With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers. Shak.
3. Like grease or oil; smooth; seemingly unctuous to the touch, as is mineral soapstone.
4. Fat of body; bulky. [R.] Shak.
5. Gross; indelicate; indecent. [Obs.] Marston.
6. (Far.)
Definition: Affected with the disease called grease; as, the heels of a horse. See Grease, n., 2.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FISSILE
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