In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
lifehold (plural lifeholds)
Land held by a life estate.
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Life"hold`, n.
Definition: Land held by a life estate.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 May 2024
(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.