In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
CHARRY
Etymology
Adjective
charry (comparative charrier, superlative charriest)
(wine) Having a flavour of charred wood.
Relating to charcoal, or partaking of its qualities.
Source: Wiktionary
Char"ry, a. Etym: [See 6th Char.]
Definition: Pertaining to charcoal, or partaking of its qualities.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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