In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
ALGAROT
Al"ga*rot, Al"ga*roth, n. Etym: [F. algaroth, fr. the name of the inventor, Algarotti.] (Med.)
Definition: A term used for the Powder of Algaroth, a white powder which is a compound of trichloride and trioxide of antimony. It was formerly used in medicine as an emetic, purgative, and diaphoretic.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) status with respect to the relations between people or groups; “on good terms with her in-laws”; “on a friendly footing”
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