In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
DIABETIC
diabetic
(adjective) suffering from diabetes
diabetic
(adjective) of or relating to or causing diabetes
diabetic
(noun) someone who has diabetes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
diabetic (comparative more diabetic, superlative most diabetic)
Of or pertaining to diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.
Having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.
Suitable for one having diabetes mellitus.
Noun
diabetic (plural diabetics)
A person who suffers from diabetes mellitus.
Source: Wiktionary
Di`a*bet"ic, Di`a*bet"ic*al, a.
Definition: Pertaining to diabetes; as, diabetic or diabetical treatment. Quian. Diabetic sugar. (Chem.) Same as Dextrose.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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