Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
UNWARILY
unwarily
(adverb) without heed or caution
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
unwarily (comparative more unwarily, superlative most unwarily)
In an unwary manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Un*wa"ri*ly, adv.
Definition: In an unwary manner.
UNWARY
Un*wa"ry, a. Etym: [Cf. Unware.]
1. Not vigilant against danger; not wary or cautious; unguarded; precipitate; heedless; careless.
2. Unexpected; unforeseen; unware. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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