In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
Lorimer (plural Lorimers)
An occupational surname for a person who made stirrup irons and spurs.
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Lorimer is the 27260th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 887 individuals. Lorimer is most common among White (92.45%) individuals.
lorimer (plural lorimers)
(obsolete) A person who makes the bits and other metal parts of a horse's bridle, and other small metal pieces.
• Now the name of a London livery company.
Source: Wiktionary
Lor"i*mer, Lor"i*ner, n. Etym: [OF. lormier, loremier, fr. LL. loranum bridle, L. lorum thong, the rein of a bridle.]
Definition: A maker of bits, spurs, and metal mounting for bridles and saddles; hence, a saddler. [Obs.] Holinshed.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.