In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SCARILY
frighteningly, scarily
(adverb) in an alarming manner; “the disturbing thing about the Minister’s behavior is that far from being artificial, it too often rings frighteningly true”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
scarily (comparative more scarily, superlative most scarily)
In a scary manner.
Source: Wiktionary
SCARY
Sca"ry, n. Etym: [Prov. E. scare scraggy.]
Definition: Barren land having only a thin coat of grass. [Prov. Eng.]
Scar"y, a. Etym: [From Scare.]
1. Subject to sudden alarm. [Colloq.U.S.] Whittier.
2. Causing fright; alarming. [Colloq.U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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