The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
HUSKILY
hoarsely, huskily
(adverb) in a hoarse or husky voice; “‘Excuse me,’ he said hoarsely”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
huskily (comparative more huskily, superlative most huskily)
In a husky manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Hus"ki*ly, adv. Etym: [From Husky.]
Definition: In a husky manner; dryly.
HUSKY
Husk"y, a. Etym: [From Husk, n.]
Definition: Abounding with husks; consisting of husks. Dryden.
Hus"ky, a. Etym: [Prob. for husty; cf. OE. host cough, AS. hwosta; akin to D. hoest, G. husten, OHG. huosto, Icel. hosti. See Wheeze.]
Definition: Rough in tone; harsh; hoarse; raucous; as, a husky voice.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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