In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
burbots
plural of burbot
Source: Wiktionary
Bur"bot, n. Etym: [F. barbote, fr. barbe beard. See 1st Barb.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A fresh-water fish of the genus Lota, having on the nose two very small barbels, and a larger one on the chin. [Written also burbolt.]
Note: The fish is also called an eelpout or ling, and is allied to the codfish. The Lota vulgaris is a common European species. An American species (L. maculosa) is found in New England, the Great Lakes, and farther north.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.