In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PLACIDLY
placidly
(adverb) in a placid and good-natured manner; “I put the questions, and she answered them placidly”
placidly
(adverb) in a quiet and tranquil manner; “the sea now shimmered placidly before our eyes”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
placidly (comparative more placidly, superlative most placidly)
In a placid manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Plac"id*ly, adv.
Definition: In a placid manner.
PLACID
Plac"id, a. Etym: [L. placidus, originally, pleasing, mild, from placere to please: cf. F. placide. See Please.]
Definition: Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle. "That placid aspect and meek regard." Milton. "Sleeping . . . the placid sleep of infancy." Macaulay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ELOQUENCE
(noun) powerful and effective language; “his eloquence attracted a large congregation”; “fluency in spoken and written English is essential”; “his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police”
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