In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
MENACINGLY
menacingly, threateningly
(adverb) in a menacing manner; “the voice at the other end of the line dropped menacingly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
menacingly (comparative more menacingly, superlative most menacingly)
In a menacing manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Men"a*cing*ly, adv.
Definition: In a threatening manner.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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