In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
HORTATIVELY
Etymology
Adverb
hortatively (comparative more hortatively, superlative most hortatively)
In a hortative way.
Source: Wiktionary
HORTATIVE
Hor"ta*tive, a. Etym: [L. hortativus.]
Definition: Giving exhortation; advisory; exhortative. Bullokar.
Hor"ta*tive, n.
Definition: An exhortation. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AMISS
(adverb) in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner; “if you think him guilty you judge amiss”; “he spoke amiss”; “no one took it amiss when she spoke frankly”
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