In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HASTILY
hurriedly, hastily, in haste
(adverb) in a hurried or hasty manner; “the way they buried him so hurriedly was disgraceful”; “hastily, he scanned the headlines”; “sold in haste and at a sacrifice”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
hastily (comparative more hastily, superlative most hastily)
In a hasty manner; quickly, hurriedly.
(obsolete) Soon, shortly.
Synonyms
• See also quickly
Source: Wiktionary
Has"ti*ly, adv. Etym: [From Hasty.]
1. In haste; with speed or quickness; speedily; nimbly.
2. Without due reflection; precipitately; rashly. We hastily engaged in the war. Swift.
3. Passionately; impatiently. Shak.
HASTY
Has"ty, a. [Compar. Hastier; superl. Hastiest.] Etym: [Akin to D. haastig, G., Sw., & Dan. hastig. See Haste, n.]
1. Involving haste; done, made, etc., in haste; as, a hasty sketch.
2. Demanding haste or immediate action. [R.] Chaucer. "Hasty employment." Shak.
3. Moving or acting with haste or in a hurry; hurrying; hence, acting without deliberation; precipitate; rash; easily excited; eager.
4. Made or reached without deliberation or due caution; as, a hasty conjecture, inference, conclusion, etc., a hasty resolution.
5.
Definition: Proceeding from, or indicating, a quick temper. Take no unkindness of his hasty words. Shak
6. Forward; early; first ripe. [Obs.] "As the hasty fruit before the summer." Is. xxviii. 4.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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