In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
FAIRLEADER
Etymology
Noun
fairleader (plural fairleaders)
(nautical) A fitting used to guide a line, cable or sheet with minimal friction. Used for anchor lines, and for rigging on sailing ships.
Synonyms
• fairlead
Source: Wiktionary
Fair"-lead`er, n. (Naut.)
Definition: A block, or ring, serving as a guide for the running rigging or for any rope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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