In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
ANTEMERIDIAN
antemeridian
(adjective) before noon
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
antemeridian (not comparable)
Of or relating to morning; that happens in the morning.
Usage notes
• Do not confuse the adjective antemeridian with the Latin phrase ante meridiem, or with antimeridian.
Source: Wiktionary
An`te*me*rid"i*an, a. Etym: [L. antemeridianus; ante + meridianus belonging to midday or noon. See Meridian.]
Definition: Being before noon; in or pertaining to the forenoon. (Abbrev. a. m.)
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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