In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
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ETHAL
Eth"al, n. Etym: [Ether + alcohol: cf. F. Ă©thal.] (Chem.)
Definition: A white waxy solid, C16H33.OH; -- called also cetylic alcohol. See Cetylic alcohol, under Cetylic.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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