In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SLEEPILY
sleepily
(adverb) in a sleepy manner; “the two children who were snuggled sleepily in the back of the car”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
sleepily (comparative more sleepily, superlative most sleepily)
In a sleepy manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Sleep"i*ly, adv.
Definition: In a sleepy manner; drowsily.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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COVERT
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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