In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
INCONTINENTLY
Etymology
Adverb
incontinently (comparative more incontinently, superlative most incontinently)
In an incontinent manner; without restraint, or without due restraint.
(archaic) Immediately; at once; forthwith.
Source: Wiktionary
In*con"ti*nent*ly, adv.
1. In an incontinent manner; without restraint, or without due restraint; -- used esp. of the passions or appetites.
2. Immediately; at once; forthwith. [Archaic] Immediately he sent word to Athens that he would incontinently come hither with a host of men. Golding.
INCONTINENT
In*con"ti*nent, a. Etym: [L. incontinens: cf. F. incontinent. See In- not, and Continent.]
1. Not continent; uncontrolled; not restraining the passions or appetites, particularly the sexual appetite; indulging unlawful lust; unchaste; lewd.
2. (Med.)
Definition: Unable to restrain natural evacuations.
In*con"ti*nent, n.
Definition: One who is unchaste. B. Jonson.
In*con"ti*nent, adv. Etym: [Cf. F. incontinent.]
Definition: Incontinently; instantly immediately. [Obs.] He says he will return incontinent. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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