In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NEBULOUSLY
nebulously
(adverb) in a nebulous and indefinite manner
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
nebulously (comparative more nebulously, superlative most nebulously)
In a manner like that of a cloud or haze.
As if viewed through a cloud or haze.
Vaguely, without clear purpose or specific intention.
Source: Wiktionary
NEBULOUS
Neb"u*lous, a. Etym: [L. nebulosus: cf. F. nébuleux. See Nebula.]
1. Cloudy; hazy; misty.
2. (Astron.)
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or having the appearance of, a nebula; nebular; cloudlike.
– Neb"u*lous*ly, adv.
– Neb"u*lous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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