DIFFARREATION

Etymology

Noun

diffarreation (uncountable)

(historical) A form of divorce, among the Ancient Romans, in which a cake was used.

Source: Wiktionary


Dif*far`re*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. diffarreatio; dif- = farreum a spelt cake. See Confarreation.]

Definition: A form of divorce, among the ancient Romans, in which a cake was used. See Confarreation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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