In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
alumish (comparative more alumish, superlative most alumish)
Somewhat like alum.
Source: Wiktionary
Al"um*ish, a.
Definition: Somewhat like alum.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.