In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
AUTHORITATIVELY
authoritatively, magisterially
(adverb) in an authoritative and magisterial manner; “she spoke authoritatively”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
authoritatively (comparative more authoritatively, superlative most authoritatively)
In an authoritative manner, being worthy of trust.
Source: Wiktionary
AUTHORITATIVE
Au*thor"i*ta*tive, a.
1. Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding. The sacred functions of authoritative teaching. Barrow.
2. Having an air of authority; positive; dictatorial; peremptory; as, an authoritative tone. The mock authoritative manner of the one, and the insipid mirth of the other. Swift.
– Au*thor"i*ta*tive*ly, adv -- Au*thor"i*ta*tive*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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11 January 2025
COWBERRY
(noun) low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries
Coffee Trivia
