In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INDELICATELY
Etymology
Adverb
indelicately (comparative more indelicately, superlative most indelicately)
In an indelicate manner.
Source: Wiktionary
INDELICATE
In*del"i*cate, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + delicate: cf. F. indélicat.]
Definition: Not delicate; wanting delicacy; offensive to good manners, or to purity of mind; coarse; rude; as, an indelicate word or suggestion; indelicate behavior. Macaulay.
– In*del"i*cate*ly, adv.
Syn.
– Indecorous; unbecoming; unseemly; rude; coarse; broad; impolite; gross; indecent; offensive; improper; unchaste; impure; unrefined.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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