In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VEXINGLY
Etymology
Adverb
vexingly (comparative more vexingly, superlative most vexingly)
In a vexing manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Vex"ing*ly, adv.
Definition: In a vexing manner; so as to vex, tease, or irritate. Tatler.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TERNARY
(adjective) having three units or components or elements; “a ternary operation”; “a treble row of red beads”; “overcrowding made triple sessions necessary”; “triple time has three beats per measure”; “triplex windows”
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