In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MANLIEST
MANLY
manly, manful, manlike
(adjective) possessing qualities befitting a man
male, manful, manlike, manly, virile
(adjective) characteristic of a man; “a deep male voice”; “manly sports”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
manliest
superlative form of manly: most manly
Anagrams
• Simental, ailments, aliments, melanist, mentalis, salt mine, saltmine, smaltine, talismen
Source: Wiktionary
MANLY
Man"ly, a. [Compar. Manlier; superl. Manliest.] Etym: [Man + -ly. Cf. Manlike.]
Definition: Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble. Let's briefly put on manly readiness. Shak. Serene and manly, hardened to sustain The load of life. Dryden.
Syn.
– Bold; daring; brave; courageous; firm; undaunted; hardy; dignified; stately.
Man"ly, adv.
Definition: In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act manly.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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UNAMBIGUOUS
(adjective) having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning; “As a horror, apartheid...is absolutely unambiguous”- Mario Vargas Llosa
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