In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
KORAN
Koran, Quran, al-Qur'an, Book
(noun) the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Ko"ran, n. Etym: [Ar. goran. See Alcoran.]
Definition: The Scriptures of the Mohammedans, containing the professed revelations to Mohammed; -- called also Alcoran. [Written also Kuran or Quran.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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