In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
HUSWIFELY
Hus"wife*ly, a.
Definition: Like a huswife; capable; economical; prudent.
– adv.
Definition: In a huswifely manner.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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