In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VAUNTINGLY
boastfully, vauntingly, big, large
(adverb) in a boastful manner; “he talked big all evening”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
vauntingly (comparative more vauntingly, superlative most vauntingly)
So as to vaunt; with boastful display.
Source: Wiktionary
Vaunt"ing*ly, adv.
Definition: In a vaunting manner.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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