In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
BLOWOFF
Etymology
Noun
blowoff (plural blowoffs)
Something that is blown off.
The explosive separation of part of a rocket etc in order to prevent its destruction and allow for retrieval
A blowing off of steam, water, etc.
(colloquial) An outburst of temper or excitement.
(UK, slang) A fart.
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Source: Wiktionary
Blow"-off` (, n.
1. A blowing off steam, water, etc.; -- Also, adj.
Definition: as, a blow-off cock or pipe.
2. An outburst of temper or excitement. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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