In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
WATCHFULLY
vigilantly, watchfully
(adverb) in a watchful manner
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
watchfully (comparative more watchfully, superlative most watchfully)
In a watchful manner.
Source: Wiktionary
WATCHFUL
Watch"ful, a.
Definition: Full of watch; vigilant; attentive; careful to observe closely; observant; cautious; -- with of before the thing to be regulated or guarded; as, to be watchful of one's behavior; and with against before the thing to be avoided; as, to be watchful against the growth of vicious habits. "Many a watchful night." Shak. "Happy watchful shepherds." Milton. 'Twixt prayer and watchful love his heart dividing. Keble.
Syn.
– Vigilant; attentive; cautious; observant; circumspect; wakeful; heedful.
– Watch"ful*ly, adv.
– Watch"ful*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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