In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
CLANGS
Noun
clangs
plural of clang
Verb
clangs
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of clang
Source: Wiktionary
CLANG
Clang, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clanged; p. pr. & vb. n. Clanging.] Etym: [L. clangere; akin to Gr. clank.]
Definition: To strike together so as to produce a ringing metallic sound. The fierce Caretes . . . clanged their sounding arms. Prior.
Clang, v. i.
Definition: To give out a clang; to resound. "Clanging hoofs." Tennyson.
Clang, n.
1. A loud, ringing sound, like that made by metallic substances when clanged or struck together. The broadsword's deadly clang, As if a thousand anvils rang. Sir W. Scott.
2. (Mus.)
Definition: Qualyty of tone.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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