In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
INDEFECTIBLY
Etymology
Adverb
indefectibly (comparative more indefectibly, superlative most indefectibly)
In an indefectible manner.
Source: Wiktionary
INDEFECTIBLE
In`de*fect"i*ble, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + defectible: cf. F. indéfectible.]
Definition: Not defectible; unfailing; not liable to defect, failure, or decay. An indefectible treasure in the heavens. Barrow. A state of indefectible virtue and happiness. S. Clarke.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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