In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
MAHARISHI
Etymology
Noun
maharishi (plural maharishis)
A teacher of Hindu mysticism
Usage notes
• Often used (capitalised) as a title for such a person.
Source: Wiktionary
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