In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
AMAZEMENTS
Noun
amazements
plural of amazement
Source: Wiktionary
AMAZEMENT
A*maze"ment, n.
1. The condition of being amazed; bewilderment [Obs.]; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration. His words impression left Of much amazement. Milton.
2. Frenzy; madness. [Obs.] Webster (1661).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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