In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PERSISTENTLY
persistently
(adverb) with persistence
persistently
(adverb) in a persistent manner; “he was asking questions, unavoidable questions, persistently...”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
persistently (comparative more persistently, superlative most persistently)
In a persistent manner.
Synonyms
• ceaselessly, incessantly, nonstop; see also continuously
Source: Wiktionary
Per*sist"ent*ly, adv.
Definition: In a persistent manner.
PERSISTENT
Per*sist"ent, a. Etym: [L. persistens, -entis, p.pr. of persistere. See Persist.]
1. Inclined to persist; having staying qualities; tenacious of position or purpose.
2. (Biol.)
Definition: Remaining beyond the period when parts of the same kind sometimes fall off or are absorbed; permanent; as, persistent teeth or gills; a persistent calyx; -- opposed to deciduous, and caducous.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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