In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
HABITUALLY
habitually
(adverb) according to habit or custom; “her habitually severe expression”; “he habitually keeps his office door closed”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
habitually (not comparable)
By habit; in a habitual manner.
Occurring regularly or usually.
Synonyms
• (by habit): ritually
• (occurring regularly or usually): customarily, usually; see also usually
Source: Wiktionary
HABITUAL
Ha*bit"ual, a. Etym: [Cf. F. habituel, LL. habituals. See Habit, n.]
1. Formed or acquired by habit or use. An habitual knowledge of certain rules and maxims. South.
2. According to habit; established by habit; customary; constant; as, the habiual practice of sin. It is the distinguishing mark of habitual piety to be grateful for the most common and ordinary blessings. Buckminster.
Syn.
– Customary; accustomed; usual; common; wonted; ordinary; regular; familiar.
– Ha*bit"u*al*ly, adv.
– Ha*bit"u*al*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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