In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
A*cho"li*a, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Med.)
Definition: Deficiency or want of bile.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 June 2025
(noun) status with respect to the relations between people or groups; “on good terms with her in-laws”; “on a friendly footing”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.