In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
IRENICAL
Etymology
From irenic.
Adjective
irenical (comparative more irenical, superlative most irenical)
Peaceful, conciliatory; promoting peace, especially over theological or ecclesiastical disputes.
Source: Wiktionary
I*ren"ic, I*ren"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr.
Definition: Fitted or designed to promote peace; pacific; conciliatory; peaceful. Bp. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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