In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
JURORS
Noun
jurors
plural of juror
Source: Wiktionary
JUROR
Ju"ror, n. Etym: [F. jureur one who takes oath, L. jurator a swearer, fr. jurare, jurari, to swear. See Jury, n.]
1. (Law)
Definition: A member of a jury; a juryman. I shall both find your lordship judge and juror. Shak.
2. A member of any jury for awarding prizes, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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