In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
amening
present participle of amen
• meaning
Source: Wiktionary
A`men", interj., adv., & n. Etym: [L. amen, Gr. am certainly, truly.]
Definition: An expression used at the end of prayers, and meaning, So be it. At the end of a creed, it is a solemn asseveration of belief. When it introduces a declaration, it is equivalent to truly, verily. It is used as a noun, to demote: (a) concurrence in belief, or in a statement; assent; (b) the final word or act; (c) Christ as being one who is true and faithful. And let all the people say, Amen. Ps. cvi. 48. Amen, amen, I say to thee, except a man be born again, he can not see the kingdom of God. John ii. 3. Rhemish Trans. To say amen to, to approve warmly; to concur in heartily or emphatically; to ratify; as, I say Amen to all.
A`men", v. t.
Definition: To say Amen to; to sanction fully.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
10 May 2025
(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.