In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PURITANICALLY
prudishly, puritanically
(adverb) in a prudish manner; “she acts prudishly, but I wonder whether she is really all that chaste”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
puritanically (comparative more puritanically, superlative most puritanically)
In a puritanical manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Pu`ri*tan"ic*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In a puritanical manner.
PURITANIC
Pu`ri*tan"ic, Pu`ri*tan"ic*al, a.
1. Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.
2. Precise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid; -- often used by way of reproach or contempt. Paritanical circles, from which plays and novels were strictly excluded. Macaulay. He had all the puritanic traits, both good and evil. Hawthorne.
PURITANICAL
Pu`ri*tan"ic, Pu`ri*tan"ic*al, a.
1. Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.
2. Precise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid; -- often used by way of reproach or contempt. Paritanical circles, from which plays and novels were strictly excluded. Macaulay. He had all the puritanic traits, both good and evil. Hawthorne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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