In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LIKEWISE
besides, too, also, likewise, as well
(adverb) in addition; “he has a Mercedes, too”
alike, likewise
(adverb) equally; “parents and teachers alike demanded reforms”
similarly, likewise
(adverb) in like or similar manner; “He was similarly affected”; “some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil”- Samuel Johnson
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
likewise (not comparable)
(manner) In a similar manner.
(conjunctive) also; moreover; too.
The same to you; used as a response.
Synonyms
• (in a similar manner): similarly
Anagrams
• wise-like, wiselike
Source: Wiktionary
Like"wise`, adv. & conj. Etym: [See Wise, n.]
Definition: In like manner; also; moreover; too. See Also. Go, and do thou likewise. Luke x. 37. For he seeth that wise men die; likewise the fool and the brutish person perish. Ps. xlix. 10.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RESTORATION
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