In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PROTECTIVELY
protectively
(adverb) in a protective manner; “he bent protectively over the woman”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
protectively (comparative more protectively, superlative most protectively)
In a protective manner.
Source: Wiktionary
PROTECTIVE
Pro*tect"ive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. protectif.]
Definition: Affording protection; sheltering; defensive. " The favor of a protective Providence." Feltham. Protective coloring (Zoöl.), coloring which serves for the concealment and preservation of a living organism. Cf. Mimicry. Wallace.
– Protective tariff (Polit. Econ.), a tariff designed to secure protection (see Protection, 4.), as distinguished from a tariff designed to raise revenue. See Tariff, and Protection, 4.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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