In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MANGILY
mangily
(adverb) in a mangy manner
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
mangily (comparative more mangily, superlative most mangily)
In a mangy manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Man"gi*ly, adv.
Definition: In a mangy manner; scabbily.
MANGY
Man"gy, a. [Compar. Mangier; superl. Mangiest.] Etym: [F. mangé, p. p. of manger to eat. See Manger.]
Definition: Infected with the mange; scabby.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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