In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
COWEDLY
Etymology
Adverb
cowedly (comparative more cowedly, superlative most cowedly)
(rare) In a cowed or intimidated manner.
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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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