In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
DASEWE
Dase"we, v. i. Etym: [OE. dasewen, daswen; cf. AS. dysegian to be foolish.]
Definition: To become dim-sighted; to become dazed or dazzled. [Obs.] Chauscer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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