In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OFFISHLY
Etymology
Adverb
offishly (comparative more offishly, superlative most offishly)
In an offish manner.
Source: Wiktionary
OFFISH
Off"ish, a.
Definition: Shy or distant in manner. [Colloq. U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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16 November 2024
LEAVE
(verb) go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness; “She left a mess when she moved out”; “His good luck finally left him”; “her husband left her after 20 years of marriage”; “she wept thinking she had been left behind”
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