In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
ie, i.e., id est
(adverb) that is to say; in other words
Source: WordNet® 3.1
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.