In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
afoul (comparative more afoul, superlative most afoul)
(archaic, principally nautical) In a state of collision or entanglement.
(with of) In a state of entanglement or conflict (with).
In contemporary English, afoul is mainly used in the phrases fall afoul (of) and run afoul (of).
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Source: Wiktionary
A*foul", adv. & a. Etym: [Pref. a- + foul.]
Definition: In collision; entangled. Totten. To run afoul of, to run against or come into collision with, especially so as to become entangled or to cause injury.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.