In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GRUMPILY
crossly, grouchily, grumpily
(adverb) in an ill-natured manner; “she looked at her husband crossly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
grumpily (comparative more grumpily, superlative most grumpily)
In a grumpy manner; in a cranky manner.
Source: Wiktionary
gRUMPI*LY, ADV.
Definition: In a surly manner; sullenly. [Colloq.]
GRUMPY
gRUMPY, a. Etym: [Cf. Grumblle, and Grum.]
Definition: Surly; dissatisfied; grouty. [Collog.] Ferby.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SUBDUCTION
(noun) a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate
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