In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
BLANDLY
blandly
(adverb) in a bland manner; “his blandly incompetent attempts”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
blandly (comparative more blandly, superlative most blandly)
In a bland manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Bland"ly, adv.
Definition: In a bland manner; mildly; suavely.
BLAND
Bland, a. Etym: [L. blandus, of unknown origin.]
1. Mild; soft; gentle; smooth and soothing in manner; suave; as, a bland temper; bland persuasion; a bland sycophant. "Exhilarating vapor bland." Milton.
2. Having soft and soothing qualities; not drastic or irritating; not stimulating; as, a bland oil; a bland diet.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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