In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
DEVISEE
devisee
(noun) someone to whom property (especially realty) is devised by will
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
devisee (plural devisees)
(legal) The person or entity to whom property is devised in a will.
Synonyms
• legatee
Source: Wiktionary
Dev`i*see", n. (Law)
Definition: One to whom a devise is made, or real estate given by will.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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