In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
DIVISIONALLY
Etymology
Adverb
divisionally (not comparable)
In a divisional manner; in terms of divisions.
Source: Wiktionary
Di*vi"sion*al*ly, adv.
Definition: So as to be divisional.
DIVISIONAL
Di*vi"sion*al, a.
Definition: That divides; pas, a divisional line; a divisional general; a divisional surgeon of police. Divisional planes (Geol.), planes of separation between rock masses. They include joints.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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