In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RANCIDLY
Etymology
Adverb
rancidly (comparative more rancidly, superlative most rancidly)
In a rancid manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Ran"cid*ly, adv.
Definition: In a rancid manner.
RANCID
Ran"cid, a. Etym: [L. rancidus, fr. rancere to be rancid or rank.]
Definition: Having a rank smell or taste, from chemical change or decomposition; musty; as, rancid oil or butter.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CHATTEL
(noun) personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc)
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