In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
LIGATOR
Li*ga"tor n. Etym: [See Ligate.] (Surg.)
Definition: An instrument for ligating, or for placing and fastening a ligature.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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