In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
JOHANNESES
Noun
johanneses
plural of johannes
Source: Wiktionary
JOHANNES
Jo*han"nes, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Y, Y, i. e., one whom Jehovah has blessed; hence F. Jean, E. John.] (Numis.)
Definition: A Portuguese gold coin of the value of eight dollars, named from the figure of King John which it bears;- often contracted into joe; as, a joe, or a half joe.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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