In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
CROTALE
Etymology
Noun
crotale (plural crotales)
(musical instrument, usually plural) A percussion instrument of archaic origin, resembling a metal castanet or cymbal.
Synonyms
• antique cymbal
Anagrams
• Lacorte, catlore, locater
Source: Wiktionary
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