In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
INORDINATELY
inordinately, extraordinarily
(adverb) extremely; “she was inordinately smart”; “it will be an extraordinarily painful step to negotiate”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
inordinately (comparative more inordinately, superlative most inordinately)
In an inordinate manner.
Source: Wiktionary
INORDINATE
In*or"di*nate, a. Etym: [L. inordinatus disordered. See In- not, and Ordinate.]
Definition: Not limited to rules prescribed, or to usual bounds; irregular; excessive; immoderate; as, an inordinate love of the world. "Inordinate desires." Milton. "Inordinate vanity." Burke.
– In*or"di*nate*ly, adv.
– In*or"di*nate*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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