In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INSOCIABLY
Etymology
Adverb
insociably (comparative more insociably, superlative most insociably)
In an insociable manner.
Source: Wiktionary
In*so"cia*bly, adv.
Definition: Unsociably.
INSOCIABLE
In*so"cia*ble, a. Etym: [L. insociabilis: cf. F. insociable. See In- not, and Sociable.]
1. Incapable of being associated, joined, or connected. [Obs.] Lime and wood are insociable. Sir H. Wotton.
2. Not sociable or companionable; disinclined to social intercourse or conversation; unsociable; taciturn. This austere insociable life. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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