In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
LECHEROUSLY
Etymology
Adverb
lecherously (comparative more lecherously, superlative most lecherously)
In a lecherous manner, in the way of a lecher.
Source: Wiktionary
LECHEROUS
Lech"er*ous, a.
Definition: Like a lecher; addicted to lewdness; lustful; also, lust- provoking. "A lecherous thing is wine." Chaucer.
– Lech"er*ous*ly, adv.
– Lech"er*ous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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