In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
DECIMES
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decimes
plural of decime
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DECIME
DĂ©`cime", n. Etym: [F.]
Definition: A French coin, the tenth part of a franc, equal to about two cents.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ACRIMONIOUS
(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; “an acrimonious dispute”; “bitter about the divorce”
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