In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
DEADEYE
deadeye
(noun) (nautical) a round hardwood disk with holes and a grooved perimeter used to tighten a shroud
deadeye
(noun) a dead shot
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
deadeye (not comparable)
Very accurate in shooting or throwing.
(concerning a stare) Cold; unfriendly.
Noun
deadeye (plural deadeyes)
(nautical) A wooden disk having holes through which the lanyard is passed, used for tightening shrouds.
A very accurate marksman.
(uncommon) A penchant for noticing a particular thing, or a person who has such a penchant.
Source: Wiktionary
Dead"-eye`, n. (Naut.)
Definition: A round, flattish, wooden block, encircled by a rope, or an iron band, and pierced with three holes to receive the lanyard; -- used to extend the shrouds and stays, and for other purposes. Called also deadman's eye. Totten.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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