In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
KEDLOCK
Ked"lock, n. Etym: [Cf. dial. G.köddik, küdik, kettich, keek, Dan. kidike, E. charlock, and AS. cedelc the herb mercury.] (Bot.)
Definition: See Charlock.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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