In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
EASYGOING
easygoing
(adjective) relaxed and informal in attitude or standards; “an easygoing teacher who allowed extra time for assignments”
cushy, soft, easygoing
(adjective) not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship; “what a cushy job!”; “the easygoing life of a parttime consultant”; “a soft job”
easy, easygoing, leisurely
(adjective) not hurried or forced; “an easy walk around the block”; “at a leisurely (or easygoing) pace”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
easygoing (comparative more easygoing, superlative most easygoing)
(of a person) calm, relaxed, casual and informal
(of a journey or pace) unhurried
Source: Wiktionary
Eas"y-go`ing, a.
Definition: Moving easily; hence, mild-tempered; ease-loving; inactive.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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