Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
OBSERVANTLY
observantly, observingly
(adverb) in an observant manner
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
observantly (comparative more observantly, superlative most observantly)
In an observant manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Ob*serv"ant*ly, adv.
Definition: In an observant manner.
OBSERVANT
Ob*serv"ant, a. Etym: [L. observans, -anits, p. pr. of observare: cf. F. observant. See Observe.]
1. Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits. Wandering from clime to clime observant stray'd. Pope.
2. Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of rules. We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle. Sir K. Digby.
Ob*serv"ant, n.
1. One who observes forms and rules. [Obs.] Hooker.
2. A sycophantic servant. [Obs.] Silly ducking observants, That stretch their duties nicely. Shak.
3. (R.C.Ch.)
Definition: An Observantine.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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