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.
ICILY
icily
(adverb) in a cold and icy manner; “‘Mr. Powell finds it easier to take it out of mothers, children and sick people than to take on this vast industry,’ Mr Brown commented icily”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
icily (comparative more icily, superlative most icily)
In the manner of ice; with a cold or chilling effect.
(figuratively) In an uncaring or coolly angry manner.
Synonyms
• (in the manner of ice): coldly
• (in an uncaring manner): aloofly, coldly
Source: Wiktionary
I"ci*ly, adv.
Definition: In an icy manner; coldly. Faultily faultless, icily regular, splendidly null, Dead perfection, no more. Tennyson.
ICY
I"cy, a. [Compar. Icier; superl. Iciest.] Etym: [AS. isig. See Ice.]
1. Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in, ice; cold; frosty. "Icy chains." Shak. "Icy region." Boyle. "Icy seas." Pope.
2. Characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc.; chilling; frigid; cold. Icy was the deportment with which Philip received these demonstrations of affection. Motley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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