In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
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TIMELY
timely, seasonable, well-timed, well timed
(adjective) done or happening at the appropriate or proper time; “a timely warning”; “with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery”; “a seasonable time for discussion”; “the book’s publication was well timed”
timely
(adjective) before a time limit expires; “the timely filing of his income tax return”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
timeliest
superlative form of timely: most timely
Source: Wiktionary
TIMELY
Time"ly, a. [Compar. Timelier; superl. Timeliest.]
1. Being or occurring in good time; sufficiently early; seasonable. "The timely dew of sleep." Milton.
2. Keeping time or measure. Spenser.
Time"ly, adv.
Definition: Early; soon; in good season. Timely advised, the coming evil shun. Prior. Thanks to you, That called me timelier than my purpose hither, For I have gained by it. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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