In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HEBDOMADALLY
hebdomadally, weekly, every week, each week
(adverb) without missing a week; “she visited her aunt weekly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
hebdomadally (not comparable)
In periods of seven days; weekly.
Source: Wiktionary
Heb*dom"a*dal*ly, adv.
Definition: In periods of seven days; weekly. Lowell.
HEBDOMADAL
Heb*dom"a*dal, Heb*dom"a*da*ry, a. Etym: [L. hebdomadalis, LL. hebdomadarius: cf. F. hebdomadaire.]
Definition: Consisting of seven days, or occurring at intervals of seven days; weekly.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Word of the Day
4 January 2025
RESURGE
(verb) rise again; “His need for a meal resurged”; “The candidate resurged after leaving politics for several years”
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