In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
Craie (kr), n.
Definition: See Crare. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.