In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INVISIBLY
invisibly
(adverb) without being seen; “these organisms enter the body invisibly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
invisibly (comparative more invisibly, superlative most invisibly)
In a way that can not be seen; in an invisible manner.
Synonyms
• hiddenly
• latently
Antonyms
• visibly
• apparently
Source: Wiktionary
In*vis"i*bly, adv.
Definition: In an invisible manner, Denham.
INVISIBLE
In*vis"i*ble, a. Etym: [F. invisible, L. invisibilis. See In- not, and Visible.]
Definition: Incapable of being seen; not perceptible by vision; not visible. To us invisible, or dimly seen In these thy lowest works. Milton. Invisible bird (Zoöl.), a small, shy singing bird (Myadestes sibilons), of St. Vincent Islands.
– Invisible green, a very dark shade of green, approaching to black, and liable to be mistaken for it.
In*vis"i*ble, n.
1. An invisible person or thing; specifically, God, the Supreme Being.
2. A Rosicrucian; -- so called because avoiding declaration of his craft. [Obs.]
3. (Eccl. Hist.)
Definition: One of those (as in the 16th century) who denied the visibility of the church. Shipley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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