In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
BOOTHY
Booth"y, n.
Definition: See Bothy.
Both"y Booth"y n.; pl. -ies Etym: [Scottish. Cf. Booth.]
Definition: A wooden hut or humble cot, esp. a rude hut or barrack for unmarried farm servants; a shepherd's or hunter's hut; a booth. [Scot.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RACY
(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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