In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
DEIPAROUS
Etymology
Adjective
deiparous (not comparable)
(rare) Giving birth to a god or goddess.
Source: Wiktionary
De*ip"a*rous, a. Etym: [L. deus a god + parere to bring forth.]
Definition: Bearing or bringing forth a god; -- said of the Virgin Mary. [Obs.] Bailey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FRISK
(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”
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