In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TERMINATIVELY
Etymology
Adverb
terminatively (not comparable)
So as to terminate.
Source: Wiktionary
TERMINATIVE
Ter"mi*na*tive, a.
Definition: Tending or serving to terminate; terminating; determining; definitive. Bp. Rust.
– Ter"mi*na*tive*ly, adv. Jer. Taylor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc.
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