In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SNAPPISHLY
snappishly
(adverb) in an ill-natured and snappish manner; “‘Don’t talk to me now,’ she said snappishly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
snappishly (comparative more snappishly, superlative most snappishly)
In a snappish manner.
Source: Wiktionary
SNAPPISH
Snap"pish, a.
1. Apt to snap at persons or things; eager to bite; as, a snapping cur.
2. Sharp in reply; apt to speak angrily or testily; easily provoked; tart; peevish. The taunting address of a snappish missanthrope. Jeffrey.
– Snap"pish*ly, adv.
– Snap"pish*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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MONASTICISM
(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
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