In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
DUCAL
ducal
(adjective) of or belonging to or suitable for a duke; “ducal palace”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
ducal (comparative more ducal, superlative most ducal)
Of or pertaining to a duke, a duchess, or the duchy or dukedom they hold.
Anagrams
• Claud, Dulac
Source: Wiktionary
Du"cal, a. Etym: [F. ducal. See Duke.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to a duke. His ducal cap was to be exchanged for a kingly crown. Motley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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