In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
THANKFULLY
thankfully
(adverb) let us be thankful that; “thankfully he didn’t come to the party”
thankfully, gratefully
(adverb) in a thankful manner; with thanks; “he accepted thankfully my apologies”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
thankfully (comparative more thankfully, superlative most thankfully)
In a thankful manner; giving thanks.
(sometimes proscribed) fortunately, gratefully.
Source: Wiktionary
THANKFUL
Thank"ful, a. Etym: [AS. Þancfull.]
1. Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy. [R.] Ladies, look here; this is the thankful glass That mends the looker's eyes; this is the well That washes what it shows. Herbert.
2. Impressed with a sense of kindness received, and ready to acknowledge it; grateful. Be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Ps. c. 4.
– Thank"ful*ly, adv.
– Thank"ful*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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