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.
SERVICEABLY
Etymology
Adverb
serviceably (comparative more serviceably, superlative most serviceably)
In a serviceable manner.
Source: Wiktionary
SERVICEABLE
Serv"ice*a*ble, a.
1. Doing service; promoting happiness, interest, advantage, or any good; useful to any end; adapted to any good end use; beneficial; advantageous. "Serviceable to religion and learning". Atterbury. "Serviceable tools." Macaulay. I know thee well, a serviceable villain. Shak.
2. Prepared for rendering service; capable of, or fit for, the performance of duty; hence, active; diligent. Courteous he was, lowly, and servysable. Chaucer. Bright-hearnessed angels sit in order serviceable. Milton. Seeing her so sweet and serviceable. Tennnyson.
– Serv"ice*a*ble*ness, n.
– Serv"ice*a*bly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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