In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
REGARDFUL
deferent, deferential, regardful
(adjective) showing deference
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
regardful (comparative more regardful, superlative most regardful)
Respectful. [from 16th c.]
(now rare) Watchful, observant. [from 16th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
Re*gard"ful (-fl), a.
Definition: Heedful; attentive; observant.
– Re*gard"ful*ly, adv. Let a man be very tender and regardful of every pious motion made by the Spirit of God to his heart. South.
Syn.
– Mindful; heedful; attentive; observant.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
19 May 2025
CHEMICAL
(adjective) of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes; “chemical fertilizer”
Coffee Trivia
