In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
An`ti*or*gas"tic, a. Etym: [Pref. anti- + Gr. (Med.)
Definition: Tending to allay venereal excitement or desire; sedative.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
20 November 2024
(noun) an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.