In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
IMPROVER
addition, add-on, improver
(noun) a component that is added to something to improve it; “the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement”; “the addition of cinnamon improved the flavor”
humanitarian, do-gooder, improver
(noun) someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
improver (plural improvers)
Something that, or someone who, improves something.
(obsolete) Specifically, a person who improves land or property, a landscaper.
One who improves his or her performance, one who shows improvement (of individuals or groups).
A substance added to cause improvement (especially to a foodstuff).
(historical) A pad worn by women to make the dress hang properly.
Source: Wiktionary
Im*prov"er, n.
Definition: One who, or that which, improves.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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