In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
ANACHRONICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
anachronically (not comparable)
In an anachronic manner.
Source: Wiktionary
ANACHRONIC
An`a*chron"ic, An`a*chron"ic*al, a.
Definition: Characterized by, or involving, anachronism; anachronistic.
ANACHRONICAL
An`a*chron"ic, An`a*chron"ic*al, a.
Definition: Characterized by, or involving, anachronism; anachronistic.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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