In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
LANDLUBBERLY
lubberly, landlubberly
(adjective) inexperienced in seamanship; “of all landlubbers the most lubberly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
landlubberly (comparative more landlubberly, superlative most landlubberly)
Like a landlubber.
Source: Wiktionary
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SEARCHINGLY
(adverb) in a searching manner; “‘Are you really happy with him,’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly”
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