In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
GYRALLY
Etymology
Adverb
gyrally (not comparable)
In a gyral manner.
Source: Wiktionary
GYRAL
Gy"ral, a. Etym: [See Gyre.]
1. Moving in a circular path or way; whirling; gyratory.
2. (Anat.)
Definition: Pertaining to a gyrus, or convolution.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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