In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
arrack, arak
(noun) any of various strong liquors distilled from the fermented sap of toddy palms or from fermented molasses
Source: WordNet® 3.1
arak (usually uncountable, plural araks)
A clear, unsweetened aniseed-flavoured alcoholic drink, produced and consumed primarily in the Middle East
The toothbrush tree, Salvadora persica.
• Kara, kara, rak'a
Source: Wiktionary
Ar"ak, n.
Definition: Same as Arrack.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.