In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
WRONGOUSLY
Etymology
Adverb
wrongously (not comparable)
(UK dialectal, Scotland, especially, law) Wrongfully; in a wrongous (wrongful) manner.
Source: Wiktionary
WRONGOUS
Wron"gous, a. Etym: [Cf. OE. wrongwis. See Wrong, and cf. Righteous.]
1. Constituting, or of the nature of, a wrong; unjust; wrongful. [R.]
2. (Scots Law)
Definition: Not right; illegal; as, wrongous imprisonment. Craig.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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