In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNTIDILY
messily, untidily
(adverb) in a messy, untidy manner; “Rossi spat very deliberately, and very messily, upon Durieux’s party card”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
untidily (comparative more untidily, superlative most untidily)
In an untidy manner.
Source: Wiktionary
UNTIDY
Un*ti"dy, a.
1. Unseasonable; untimely. [Obs.] "Untidy tales." Piers Plowman.
2. Not tidy or neat; slovenly.
– Un*ti"di*ly, adv.
– Un*ti"di*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Word of the Day
14 November 2024
FRISK
(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”
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