In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
REPUTABLY
reputably
(adverb) in a reputable manner
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
reputably (comparative more reputably, superlative most reputably)
In a reputable manner.
Source: Wiktionary
REPUTABLE
Rep"u*ta*ble (rp"-t-b'l), a. Etym: [From Repute.]
Definition: Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable; praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable conduct. In the article of danger, it is as reputable to elude an enemy as defeat one. Broome.
Syn.
– Respectable; creditable; estimable.
– Rep"u ta*ble*ness, n.
– Rep"u*ta*bly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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