In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
douaniers
plural of douanier
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Source: Wiktionary
Dou`a"nier", n. Etym: [F.]
Definition: An officer of the French customs. [Anglicized form douaneer.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 June 2025
(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; “an estimable young professor”; “trains ran with admirable precision”; “his taste was impeccable, his health admirable”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.