In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
LEFTOVER
leftover, left over, left, odd, remaining, unexpended
(adjective) not used up; “leftover meatloaf”; “she had a little money left over so she went to a movie”; “some odd dollars left”; “saved the remaining sandwiches for supper”; “unexpended provisions”
leftover, remnant
(noun) a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
leftover (not comparable)
Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve.
Usage notes
• When used after a verb (as part of a predicate phrase), use two separate words
Noun
leftover (plural leftovers)
Something left behind; an excess or remainder.
(chiefly, in the plural, usually, of food) Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.
Source: Wiktionary
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(noun) chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)
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