In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
HIGHBORN
coroneted, highborn, titled
(adjective) belonging to the peerage; “the princess and her coroneted companions”; “the titled classes”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
highborn (not comparable)
(archaic) Of high social standing as a result of having been born a member of an upper-level social class.
(archaic) Born a member of an upper-level social class (although not necessarily retaining high social standing)
Of, pertaining to, or befitting people of high social standing.
(figuratively) Of superior or premium quality; magnificent; expensive.
Antonyms
• low-born
Source: Wiktionary
High"born`, a.
Definition: Of noble birth. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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EXECUTION
(noun) (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable
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