In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IRRITABLY
irritably
(adverb) in an irritable manner; “she had become irritably exact”
testily, irritably, petulantly, pettishly
(adverb) in a petulant manner; “he said testily: ‘Go away!’”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
irritably (comparative more irritably, superlative most irritably)
In an irritable manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Ir"ri*ta*bly, adv.
Definition: In an irritable manner.
IRRITABLE
Ir"ri*ta*ble, a. Etym: [L. irritabilis: cf. F. irritable. See Irritate.]
1. Capable of being irriated.
2. Very susceptible of anger or passion; easily inflamed or exasperated; as, an irritable temper. Vicious, old, and irritable. Tennyson.
3. (Physiol.)
Definition: Endowed with irritability; susceptible of irritation; capable of being excited to action by the application of certain stimuli.
4. (Med.)
Definition: Susceptible of irritation; unduly sensitive to irritants or stimuli. See Irritation, n., 3.
Syn.
– Excitable; irascible; touchy; fretful; peevish.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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