In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
MONEYMAKER
moneymaker, money-spinner, cash cow
(noun) a project that generates a continuous flow of money
moneymaker
(noun) someone who is successful in accumulating wealth
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
moneymaker (plural moneymakers)
Someone or something that earns or makes money; anything lucrative or profitable.
(slang, vulgar) (usually a woman's) butt, ass, rear end
(slang, vulgar) A lady’s breast.
(obsolete) One who makes (especially counterfeit) money.
Proper noun
Moneymaker (plural Moneymakers)
An occupational surname for a person who made coins.
Statistics
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Moneymaker is the 25810th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 954 individuals. Moneymaker is most common among White (92.77%) individuals.
Source: Wiktionary
Mon"ey-mak`er, n.
1. One who coins or prints money; also, a counterfeiter of money. [R.]
2. One who accumulates money or wealth; specifically, one who makes money-getting his governing motive.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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