In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
LIGEANCE
Li"geance, n. Etym: [OF. ligeance, ligance. See Liege.] (O. Eng. Law)
Definition: The connection between sovereign and subject by which they were mutually bound, the former to protection and the securing of justice, the latter to faithful service; allegiance. [Written also ligeancy and liegance.] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ALBUTEROL
(noun) a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness
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