In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RAUCOUSLY
raucously
(adverb) with a raucous sound; “his voice rang raucously”
rowdily, raucously
(adverb) in a rowdy manner; “the crowd got drunk and started to behave rowdily”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
raucously (comparative more raucously, superlative most raucously)
In a raucous manner; loudly.
Source: Wiktionary
RAUCOUS
Rau"cous, a. Etym: [L. raucus.]
Definition: Hoarse; harsh; rough; as, a raucous, thick tone. "His voice slightly raucous." Aytoun.
– Rau"cous*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CRAZY
(adjective) possessed by inordinate excitement; “the crowd went crazy”; “was crazy to try his new bicycle”
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