In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
CARPER
carper, niggler
(noun) someone who constantly criticizes in a petty way
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
Carper (plural Carpers)
A surname.
Statistics
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Carper is the 5773rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 6002 individuals. Carper is most common among White (90.44%) individuals.
Etymology
Noun
carper (plural carpers)
A person who habitually carps, who talks too much and regularly finds fault.
Synonyms
• See also complainer
Source: Wiktionary
Carp"er, n.
Definition: One who carps; a caviler. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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