In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
CAFENET
Caf"e*net, Caf"e*neh, n. Etym: [Turk. qahveh khaneh coffeehouse.]
Definition: A humble inn or house of rest for travelers, where coffee is sold. [Turkey]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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