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.
SEPTENNIALLY
Etymology
Adverb
septennially (not comparable)
Once in every seven years.
Source: Wiktionary
Sep*ten"ni*al*ly, adv.
Definition: Once in seven years.
SEPTENNIAL
Sep*ten"ni*al, a. Etym: [L. septennium a period of seven years; septem seven + annus year. See Seven, and Annual.]
1. Lasting or continuing seven years; as, septennial parliaments.
2. Happening or returning once in every seven years; as, septennial elections in England.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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