In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
INCUSED
Verb
incused
simple past tense and past participle of incuse
Anagrams
• incudes, induces
Source: Wiktionary
INCUSE
In*cuse", a. Etym: [See Incuse, v. t.] (Numismatics)
Definition: Cut or stamped in, or hollowed out by engraving. "Irregular incuse square." Dr. W. Smith.
In*cuse", In*cuss", v. t. Etym: [L. incussus, p. p. of incutere to strike. See 1st In-, and Concuss.]
Definition: To form, or mold, by striking or stamping, as a coin or medal.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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