In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INELOQUENTLY
ineloquently, inarticulately
(adverb) without eloquence; in an inarticulate manner; “the freshman expresses his thoughts inarticulately”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
ineloquently (comparative more ineloquently, superlative most ineloquently)
Without eloquence.
Source: Wiktionary
In*e"lo*quent*ly, adv.
Definition: Without eloquence.
INELOQUENT
In*e"lo*quent, a. Etym: [L. ineloquens: cf. F. inéloquent. See In- not, and Eloquent.]
Definition: Not eloquent; not fluent, graceful, or pathetic; not persuasive; as, ineloquent language. Nor are thy lips ungraceful, sire of men, Nor tongue ineloquent. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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