In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
Er"mit, n. Etym: [See Hermit.]
Definition: A hermit. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.