In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PREPARATIVELY
Etymology
Adverb
preparatively (not comparable)
By way of preparation.
Source: Wiktionary
Pre*par"a*tive*ly, adv.
Definition: By way of preparation.
PREPARATIVE
Pre*par"a*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. préparatif.]
Definition: Tending to prepare or make ready; having the power of preparing, qualifying, or fitting; preparatory. Laborious quest of knowledge preparative to this work. South.
Pre*par"a*tive, n.
1. That which has the power of preparing, or previously fitting for a purpose; that which prepares. "A preparative unto sermons." Hooker.
2. That which is done in the way of preparation. "Necessary preparatives for our voyage." Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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