In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
GURU
guru
(noun) a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
guru
(noun) a recognized leader in some field or of some movement; “a guru of genomics”
Guru
(noun) each of the first ten leaders of the Sikh religion
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
guru (plural gurus)
A Hindu or Sikh spiritual teacher. [from 17th c.]
(sometimes, humorous) An influential advisor or mentor. [from 20th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
Goo*roo", Gu*ru" (, n. Etym: [Hind. gur a spiritual parent or teacher, Skr. guru heavy, noble, venerable, teacher. Cf. Grief.]
Definition: A spiritual teacher, guide, or confessor amoung the Hindoos. Malcom.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CRITICAL
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
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