In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
ADDULCE
Ad*dulce", v. t. Etym: [Like F. adoucir; fr. L. ad. + dulcis sweet.]
Definition: To sweeten; to soothe. [Obs.] Bacon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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