In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
CRANKY
cranky, fractious, irritable, nettlesome, peevish, peckish, pettish, petulant, scratchy, testy, tetchy, techy
(adjective) easily irritated or annoyed; “an incorrigibly fractious young man”; “not the least nettlesome of his countrymen”
crank, cranky, tender, tippy
(adjective) (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
cranky (comparative crankier, superlative crankiest)
(obsolete) Weak, unwell.
(of a machine, etc.) Not in good working condition.
Synonym: shaky
Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset.
Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.
(archaic) Full of spirit; spirited.
Source: Wiktionary
Crank"y (-), a.
1. Full of spirit; crank.
2. Addicted to crotchets and whims; unreasonable in opinions; crotchety. [Colloq.]
3. Unsteady; easy to upset; crank.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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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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