In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
ENDEARMENT
endearment
(noun) the act of showing affection
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
endearment (plural endearments)
The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.
The state or characteristic of being endeared.
An expression of affection.
Synonyms
• (state or characteristic of being endeared): belovedness
• (expression of affection): term of endearment
Source: Wiktionary
En*dear"ment, n.
Definition: The act of endearing or the state of being endeared; also, that which manifests, excites, or increases, affection. "The great endearments of prudent and temperate speech." Jer. Taylor. Her first endearments twining round the soul. Thomson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
20 April 2025
SALAD
(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
Coffee Trivia
