In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
DELEGATORY
Del"e*ga*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. delegatorius pert. to an assignment.]
Definition: Holding a delegated position. Nash.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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