In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
REDEMPTIVELY
Etymology
Adverb
redemptively (comparative more redemptively, superlative most redemptively)
In a redemptive manner.
Source: Wiktionary
REDEMPTIVE
Re*demp"tive (-tv), a.
Definition: Serving or tending to redeem; redeeming; as, the redemptive work of Christ.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ERASE
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