In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
BASHIBAZOUK
Noun
bashibazouk (plural bashibazouks)
Alternative spelling of bashi-bazouk
Source: Wiktionary
Bash"i-ba*zouk", n. Etym: [Turkish, light-headed, a foolish fellow.]
Definition: A soldier belonging to the irregular troops of the Turkish army.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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