In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LOUSILY
Etymology
Adverb
lousily (comparative more lousily, superlative most lousily)
In a lousy manner, poorly or vilely.
Source: Wiktionary
Lous"i*ly, adv. Etym: [From Lousy.]
Definition: In a lousy manner; in a mean, paltry manner; scurvily. [Vulgar]
LOUSY
Lous"y, a.
1. Infested with lice.
2. Mean; contemptible; as, lousy knave. [Vulgar] Such lousy learning as this is. Bale.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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