In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
CHEFING
CHEF
Chef, n. Etym: [F.]
1. A chief of head person.
2. The head cook of large establishment, as a club, a family, etc.
3. (Her.)
Definition: Same as Chief.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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