In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SNOBBISHLY
snobbishly, snootily, uppishly
(adverb) in a snobbish manner; “they snobbishly excluded their less wealthy friends from the party”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
snobbishly (comparative more snobbishly, superlative most snobbishly)
In a snobbish manner.
Source: Wiktionary
SNOBBISH
Snob"bish, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to a snob; characteristic of, or befitting, a snob; vulgarly pretentious.
– Snob"bish*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DAZED
(adjective) in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; “he had a dazed expression on his face”; “lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow”; “was stupid from fatigue”
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