In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUBSTITUTIVELY
Etymology
Adverb
substitutively (not comparable)
In a substitutive manner.
Source: Wiktionary
SUBSTITUTIVE
Sub"sti*tu`tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. substitutif, L. substitutivus conditional.]
Definition: Tending to afford or furnish a substitute; making substitution; capable of being substituted. Bp. Wilkins.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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