In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
BROADLY
broadly, loosely, broadly speaking, generally
(adverb) without regard to specific details or exceptions; “he interprets the law broadly”
broadly
(adverb) in a wide fashion; “he smiled broadly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
broadly (comparative more broadly, superlative most broadly)
Widely and openly.
In a wide manner; liberally; in a loose sense.
Synonyms
• (widely and openly)
• (wide manner): See also generally
Anagrams
• Bolyard, ladybro, lardboy
Source: Wiktionary
Broad"ly, adv.
Definition: In a broad manner.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMPROVISED
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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