In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NECROMANTICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
necromantically (not comparable)
By means of necromancy.
Source: Wiktionary
NECROMANTIC
Nec`ro*man"tic, n.
Definition: Conjuration. [R.] With all the necromantics of their art. Young.
Nec`ro*man"tic, Nec`ro*man"tic*al, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to necromancy; performed by necromancy.
– Nec`ro*man"tic*al*ly, adv.
NECROMANTICAL
Nec`ro*man"tic, Nec`ro*man"tic*al, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to necromancy; performed by necromancy.
– Nec`ro*man"tic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMPROVISED
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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