In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
Dem`i*re*lief", Dem`i*re*lie"vo, n.
Definition: Half relief. See Demi-rilievo.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 November 2024
(noun) (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.