In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
COURIER
messenger, courier
(noun) a person who carries a message
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
courier (plural couriers)
a person who looks after and guides tourists
Synonyms: guide, rep, tourist guide
a person who delivers messages
Synonym: messenger
a company that delivers messages
a company that transports goods
(internet) a user who earns access to a topsite by uploading warez
Verb
courier (third-person singular simple present couriers, present participle couriering, simple past and past participle couriered)
To deliver by courier.
Anagrams
• RicĹ“ur
Proper noun
Courier
A monospace font that resembles the characters produced by a typewriter.
Anagrams
• RicĹ“ur
Source: Wiktionary
Cou"ri*er (k"r-r), n. Etym: [F. courrier, fr. courre, courir, to run, L. currere. See Course, Current.]
1. A messenger sent with haste to convey letters or dispatches, usually on public busuness. The wary Bassa . . . by speedy couriers, advertised Solyman of the enemy's purpose. Knolles.
2. An attendant on travelers, whose business it is to make arrangements for their convenience at hotels and on the way.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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