In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INFALLIBLY
Etymology
Adverb
infallibly (comparative more infallibly, superlative most infallibly)
In an infallible manner.
Source: Wiktionary
In*fal"li*bly, adv.
Definition: In an infallible manner; certainly; unfailingly; unerringly. Blair.
INFALLIBLE
In*fal"li*ble, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + fallible: cf. F. infallible.]
1. Not fallible; not capable of erring; entirely exempt from liability to mistake; unerring; inerrable. Dryden.
2. Not liable to fail, deceive, or disappoint; indubitable; sure; certain; as, infallible evidence; infallible success; an infallible remedy. To whom also he showed himself alive, after his passion, by many infallible proofs. Acts i. 3.
3. (R. C. Ch.)
Definition: Incapable of error in defining doctrines touching faith or morals. See Papal infallibility, under Infallibility.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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