In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
grumbled
simple past tense and past participle of grumble
Source: Wiktionary
Grum"ble, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Grunbled; p. pr. & vb. n. Grumbling.] Etym: [Cf. LG. grummeln, grumman, D. grommelen, grommen, and F. grommeler, of German origin; cf. W. grwm, murmur, grumble, surly. sq. root35. Cf. Grum, Grim.]
1. To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner. L'Avare, not using half his store, Still grumbles that he has no more. Prior.
2. To growl; to snarl in deep tones; as, a lion grumbling over his prey.
3. To rumble; to make a low, harsh, and heavy sound; to mutter; as, the distant thunder grumbles.
Grum"ble, v. t.
Definition: To express or utter with grumbling.
Grum"ble, n.
1. The noise of one that grumbles.
2. A grumbling, discontented disposition. A bad case of grumble. Mrs. H. H. Jacksn.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 April 2025
(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.