In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
LENDER
lender, loaner
(noun) someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
lender (plural lenders)
One who lends, especially money; specifically, a bank or other entity that specializes in granting loans.
Antonyms
• borrower
Anagrams
• eldern, eldren, relend
Source: Wiktionary
Lend"er, n.
Definition: One who lends. The borrower is servant to the lender. Prov. xxii. 7.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AIR
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